Building for the future

Heptonstall J & I School is situated at the heart of Heptonstall village, on the hillside above the picturesque town of Hebden Bridge and has served the community since 1879. We are a unique small school with a family feel where children are valued and seen as individuals.

We are proud that we are a school at the heart of the village. We are here to serve pupils, families and the wider community and this is evident in everything that we do. We believe strongly in a healthy partnership between home and school. We are blessed with a beautiful school building and extensive grounds which we utilise to their full potential.

Heptonstall is proud to be a member of The Family of Learning Trust and our staff and pupils benefit from being part of a unique learning family made up five schools across Calderdale and Bradford. For more information about The Family of Learning Trust please visit the trust website

We are a friendly, caring school with high expectations for all our pupils. Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom. Our curriculum is rich and inspiring and offers pupils a broad range of experiences and opportunities.

Our staff endeavour to provide a calm and stimulating environment where good behaviour and mutual respect is modelled by everyone and where everyone is valued; we are working towards becoming a UNICEF Rights Respecting School.

If you would like to know more about Heptonstall or The Family of Learning Trust, you are more than welcome to visit the school.

Mrs Fiona Pether Miss Megan Dodd

Executive Headteacher Head of School