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Meltham Moor Primary School
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About Our School
Meltham Moor Primary School is in a beautiful setting below the Pennines, on the edge of the village of Meltham, about 5 miles from the West Yorkshire town of Huddersfield. The village has a busy centre with a variety of shops and some light industry. The M62 and M1 motorways are within easy reach.
The school caters for approximately 230 children aged 3 to 11 (part-time Nursery to Year 6). Built in 1971, the school offers excellent facilities set in very attractive, extensive grounds. Beyond the school to the rear are fields leading to moorland and the Pennines. This area is a haven for wildlife and rare birds. Inside there is a central Hall, 9 classrooms, shared library areas and a computer suite; all classes also have computers which are networked and internet connected - children can access there own work using any computer in school. Two classrooms are interactive with whiteboard technology and there are plans to extend this further through the school. Outside there are three playground areas, a large field with football pitch and a variety of environmental areas including planted woodland and ponds.
The teaching staff have a variety of experience and expertise and there is also a skilled and committed support team. The current Headteacher took up his post in January 2004 having been a Head for the previous 9 years at another primary school in Kirklees. The Governing Body of the school are very active in their roles and fully committed to maintaining the school's strengths whilst striving for improvement. There is a hardworking Parents Association who organise a variety of enjoyable events which also raise valuable extra funds.
