Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Voluntary aided primary school in Huddersfield (Kirklees).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Denby C.E. (V.A) First School, Part of the the Green Hills First Federation Building Futures Shaped by Faith, Knowledge and Love I m delighted that you have taken the time to have a look at our website and to find out about our school. I am Lynsey Wagstaff, and I am delighted to have been appointed to the role of Headteacher at such a wonderful, warm and friendly school.
I am a shared Head across the federation of schools, supporting not only Denby First School but the schools of Farnley Tyas and Thurstonland too. Each school has its own unique character and qualities, evident as you step through the door, but together we embody our federation moto which is small village schools working stronger together .
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Music
- Swimming
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- RHS School GardeningRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 107742
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 10
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lisa Broadhead | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Simpson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Lynn Greenwood | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| The Revd Lindsey Barber | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 |
| Mrs Mhairi Torr | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Michelle Lander | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emma Jagger | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Caroline Nixon | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Laura Berry | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kate Gaunt | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Duncan Cleave | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lynsey Wagstaff | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mrs Catherine Stackhouse | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lisa Kitchen | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2028 |
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