Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
URN: 107715 • Huddersfield HD8 0QT
Overview
- Name
- Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
- URN
- 107715
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gaynor Leadbeater (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Northfield Lane, Huddersfield HD8 0QT
Summary
Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School, located in Huddersfield, serves a mixed-gender population of 176 pupils, with a capacity of 180. The school is committed to upholding its Christian ethos in accordance with the principles of the Church of England. It aims to provide a high-quality education that fosters wisdom, empathy, and integrity among its students, encouraging them to grow both personally and academically.
The school promotes a vibrant learning environment where values such as kindness, honesty, and collaboration are integral to daily life. Recent initiatives, including a Vision Day, have engaged students and parents in defining core values that reflect the school's commitment to nurturing independent thinkers. The symbol of a rainbow represents the diverse strengths and experiences of each child, reinforcing the idea that every individual has unique contributions to make.
Highburton C.E. First Academy also prioritises community involvement, aiming to serve local families through its educational practices. The school encourages an understanding of faith and its significance, ensuring that all pupils benefit from a holistic educational experience that extends beyond academic achievements.
The school promotes a vibrant learning environment where values such as kindness, honesty, and collaboration are integral to daily life. Recent initiatives, including a Vision Day, have engaged students and parents in defining core values that reflect the school's commitment to nurturing independent thinkers. The symbol of a rainbow represents the diverse strengths and experiences of each child, reinforcing the idea that every individual has unique contributions to make.
Highburton C.E. First Academy also prioritises community involvement, aiming to serve local families through its educational practices. The school encourages an understanding of faith and its significance, ensuring that all pupils benefit from a holistic educational experience that extends beyond academic achievements.
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Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 4 - 10
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 176
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 78
- FSM %
- 4.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-03-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 176 | 98 | 78 | 180 | 4.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 176 | 98 | 78 | 180 | 4.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 183 | 98 | 85 | 180 | 6.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 183 | 98 | 85 | 180 | 6.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 181 | 92 | 89 | 180 | 5.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 181 | 89 | 92 | 180 | 4.40 |
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