West Slaithwaite C of E School

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West Slaithwaite National School, Crow Trees Road originated as a school held in a cottage at Boothbanks from 1849. The school in Crow Trees Road was built in c1859 - 1981 and enlarged in 1898 - 1900. The school was also used for Anglican services in the late 19th century and became known as West Slaithwaite Church of England School. The school closed in 1989.

Records for this school are held at WYAS Kirklees, KA66 including Log books, 1898 - 1971, which are available on microfiche. Extracts and commentaries on the school on its opening and the years after are held at WYAS Wakefield: WRD5.