St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Voluntary aided primary school in Huddersfield (Kirklees).
Location
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St John's CE (VA) J and I School Fieldhead, Off Leymoor Road, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QQ St John's CE (VA) J and I School It is with great pleasure that we welcome you and your child to St John's Church School.
At St John's we believe our most important role is to teach children to be the best they can be, celebrating their individuality and talents in our inclusive and vibrant school. We aim to give children a love of reading, a thirst for learning, resilience and a curriculum that helps to equip them for a successful future.
We have a successful and happy school that is held in high regard in the local community, our children enjoy learning and are happy and secure in school. We have 7 classes with 30 children in each class, with a range of teachers and support staff who help children learn.
We are a school with strong links with the local community and church who work with us to provide a stimulating environment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Coding
- Computing
- Dance
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Swimming
- Textiles
Key facts
- URN
- 107739
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Constituency
- Colne Valley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Adele Humble | Chair of Governors | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Pearson | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Nicola Sanderson | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Charlotte Ellis-Holmes | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Hammond | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lucy Williams | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Melanie Williams | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jennifer Grindley | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Father Simon Crook | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2018 |
| Mr Johnathan Nichols Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Louise McGeown Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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