Emily Simkins

This academic year has been a wonderful journey, with new pupils and staff
joining as we have continued to grow. Highlights this year included welcoming new pupils and staff, our amazing
Ofsted result, a visit from Huddersfield MP and links with the local community and a very busy Summer term.

We are incredibly proud to announce that Barraclough Hall has received a significant outcome from our recent Ofsted inspection in February which reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff team to support our young people’s development.

We are incredibly proud to announce that Barraclough Hall has received a significant outcome from our recent Ofsted inspection this year.

We celebrated our1st anniversary since opening our doors Students asked if they could celebrate our anniversary and as we always take on board student voice, we came together for a community celebration with a birthday card for the
school, cake, banners, and party hats.

The 25th of February 2026 marked one year since Barraclough Hall welcomed its first students. Where has the past year gone?

It has been a fantastic term full of exciting learning, laughter and memorable moments for our students. We really do appreciate the support your show our little community.

From opening the media and studio room in October, to taking fitness to another level. We now have a mini gym which has a brand-new treadmill, exercise bike, punch pads and other equipment

We are really excited to announce that two new rooms have been redeveloped during the summer holidays to enrich our student’s learning and creativity.

This term we looked forward to welcoming new students and staff this term as the school continues to develop and grow.

Students took a little stroll to our wonderful Bridgewood Trust Horticulture centre where we continue to form positive links in the community as part of their science lesson to identify different flowers and plants.