Upperthong Junior and Infant School
Welcome to Upperthong Junior & Infant School, Holmfirth
PLACES AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE START IN YEAR 1 and YEAR 3
Are you considering a house move or a move of school? Are you looking for a school for your child for September 2026?
Why not come and take a look at our amazing school and see our wonderful children , fabulous staff and fantastic learning environment. We have places available for a September start in Reception, Y2, Y3, Y4 and possibly Y5 . Mr Cox would love to hear from you.
Show rounds for new reception starters arranged for : Thursday 7th May 2026 9.30am, Tuesday 30th June 2026 1.30pm, Wednesday 16th September 2026 2pm, Monday 12th October 2026 9.15am, Friday 13th November 11am, Friday 11th December 11am and Thursday 7th November 2027 1.30pm
Come take a look at our wonderful children in action and meet our dedicated and friendly staff.
Ofsted February 2023: 'Pupils flourish at Upperthong Junior and Infant School. Relationships between adults and pupils are kind and respectful. Leaders have provided a broad and interesting curriculum for all pupils. They make sure this includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, pupils thoroughly enjoy coming to school.'
CONTACT: 01484 683176 OR head@upperthongschool.co.uk / office@upperthongschool.co.uk for more details and to arrange to come and take a look around.
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Headteacher's Welcome
Welcome to Upperthong Junior and Infant School, Holmfirth, a school where every child is supported to be proud to learn, achieve and belong. As the new Headteacher, I feel incredibly privileged to join such a caring and vibrant community.
At Upperthong, we want every child to feel proud of who they are and inspired by what they can achieve. Our curriculum is rich, ambitious and designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding and open doors to new opportunities. We set high expectations for learning, behaviour and personal growth because we believe every child deserves the very best.
Our staff team is dedicated, skilled and passionate about helping children flourish. Strong partnerships with parents and carers are central to our work, and I value open, honest communication. I am committed to being approachable, visible and ready to listen as we work together to support every child’s needs.
Together with our staff and pupils, I warmly welcome you to Upperthong and to the wider school’s community. If you would like to learn more or visit us in person, please get in touch – I would be delighted to show you what makes our school such a special place.
Warm regards,
Nathan Cox – Headteacher
Upperthong J&I School, where everyone is Proud to Learn, Achieve and Belong and all our children follow the school rules-Be Ready, Be Respectful and Be Safe.
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Engaging children and staff through a creative and lively curriculum promoting the desire to succeed and achieve, in partnership with parents and the wider community.
We aim to promote an enthusiasm for learning by:-
Providing a creative and engaging curriculum
Ensuring learning is enriched and inclusive
Committing to life long learning
We aim to:-
Achieve the highest possible standards
Celebrate success in all areas
Take pride in our achievements
We aim to develop an awareness of place in the community by:-
Providing a safe, caring and happy environment
Building strong community partnerships
Fostering a sense of pride in belonging to the school and wider community
