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Sowerby Bridge: (1) Proposed School Closure and (2) Proposed School Expansion

Please note: this consultation is now closed and all feedback has been considered by Cabinet.

Share your views on proposals to make changes to two schools in Sowerby Bridge.


About the proposals

1: Closing Tuel Lane Infant School

Calderdale Council gives notice that it plans to close Tuel lane Infant School in Sowerby Bridge on 12 April 2026.

2: Expanding Christ Church CE (VA) Junior School

The Leeds Diocesan Board of Education gives notice that it plans to make Christ Church CE (VA) Junior School in Sowerby Bridge bigger. This will turn it into a through primary school for children aged 4 - 11 years from 12 April 2026.

The plan to expand Christ Church CE (VA) Junior School will only go ahead if Tuel Lane Infant School closes. So the expansion will not happen if Tuel Lane stays open.


What will the closure and expansion mean for Christ Church CE (VA) Junior School?

  • The expanded school will stay as a Voluntary Aided school.
  • The expanded school will offer a nursery plus 210 places for children aged 4 - 11 years.


What will the closure and expansion mean for current pupils?

  • No children will lose their school place.
  • All pupils currently at Tuel Lane Infant School will move onto the roll of the expanded Christ Church CE (VA) School.
  • Transport arrangements will stay the same.


What will the closure and expansion mean for the school sites?

  • At first, the new through primary school will use both the existing Tuel Lane and Christ Church sites.
  • For the expansion, improvements to the Christ Church site need to be made.
  • Once the improvements to the Christ Church buildings are finished, the whole school will move to the Christ Church site.


Have your say

1: Read the full proposal

  • Read the full proposal using the link at the bottom of this page.
  • Or, request a copy by telephoning 01422 392617

2: Share your feedback

From the date of publication of this proposal on 18 December 2025, anyone may object or make comments on it by 29 January 2026. This can be done by:


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Where can I find out about the results of my feedback?

Results and updates will be shared on this page in due course.

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Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: Share your feedback
Share your feedback
Phase 2: Results of the consultation
Results of the consultation

Results of the consultation

2 April 2026 23:00 - No end date
  • Two representations were received during the consultation period.
  • One was about the future use of the Tuel Lane site and another from a childcare provider concerned about continuity of provision.
  • Cabinet met on 16 March 2026.
  • Members were advised that closure of Tuel Lane Infant School would be subject to parallel approval by the Anglican Diocese of Leeds for the expansion of Christ Church CE (VA) Junior School, and that implementation would proceed in accordance with the statutory five‑stage process.
  • Cabinet approved the process.
  • For more information, view the Cabinet minutes.