These important one-off nights can prove really useful when it comes to deciding which high school will be the preferred choice for children making the transition from Year 6 to Year 7 in just under 12 months’ time.
Parents have until Saturday, October 31, 2025, to submit their secondary school applications - and our high schools in North Kirklees will be presenting potential pupils with a flavour of what their setting is like at their official open evening over the next few weeks.
Some opening evenings take place this week, while others will be held next month.
Here are all the details you need to know.

1. Open Evenings 2026
Manor Croft Academy, Old Bank Road, Dewsbury - Thursday, September 17, 5pm to 8pm. Photo: Google Street View

2. Open Evenings 2026
Spen Valley High School, Roberttown Lane, Liversedge - Thursday, September 17, 5pm to 7.30pm. Photo: Google Street View

3. Open Evenings 2026
Upper Batley High School, Blenheim Drive, Batley - Thursday, September 17, 5pm to 7pm. Photo: Bruce Fitzgerald

4. Open Evenings 2026
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Oxford Road, Dewsbury - Wednesday, September 23, 4pm to 7pm. Photo: Adam Cheshire / Iconic Media Group

