Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
Voluntary aided primary school in Kirkburton (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
At Kirkburton, we firmly believe that every single child is talented, and it is our desire that they are given the opportunities, the encouragement and the expertise to flourish.
Creativity is at the centre of much of what we do here at Kirkburton, and we pride ourselves on prioritising our children's mental health and wellbeing through our dedicated nurture provision and Forest School lessons.
Across our website, you will find out about all the provision, resources and expertise that come together to make our school such a great place to be - a place where your child will be nurtured to Love, Learn and Shine! We are a Church of England school and living out the love and the teachings of Jesus are central to life here at Kirkburton.
Our children love all their neighbours as themselves, learn by working hard and embracing challenges, and shine their lights and talents brightly every day. Every week we explore a different theme of the Christian faith as a family in Collective Worship, which is then developed and reflected upon by the children in the following days.
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
- Music
- Photography
- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Food for LifeRecognised award
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 107745
- 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
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gemma Berry Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2017 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Danielle Dawson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Reverend Julie Anderson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Matthew Hird | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Alison Campbell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Laura Willimott | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Colette Kitson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Miss Preeya Patel Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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