All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
Huddersfield, HD5 8XW · Kirklees · primary school
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92nd of 99 primary schools in Kirklees we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.2/10 against 2,056 of them, against 2.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.2 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, art club, and rugby, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school "requires special measures" because it is "failing to provide an acceptable standard of education" and leaders are not demonstrating the capacity to secure necessary improvement. While the school is described as a "welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and behave well, significant weaknesses in teaching, curriculum delivery, and governance mean that pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, are not achieving as well as they should.
Strengths
- Attendance is "in line with the national average" due to a "warm welcome" and strong relationships with parents.
- Pupils conduct themselves well, are "polite and kind," and are confident that bullying is dealt with swiftly.
- The pastoral offer is a strength, with effective support for mental health and wellbeing, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- Staff forge "warm and nurturing relationships" with children, helping them develop social skills and a sense of belonging.
- Parents speak highly of the care, support, and recent improvements in communication.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is planned sequentially so pupils can build depth of knowledge and make connections.
- Staff must have the expertise to adapt learning for all pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leaders must identify and resolve gaps in pupils’ knowledge and devise a suitable strategy to significantly improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
- Governors must build their expertise to fulfil statutory duties and hold leaders effectively to account.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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