Ashbrow School
Huddersfield, HD2 1EX · Kirklees · primary school
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82nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.1/10 against 1,237 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashbrow School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 interventions are in place for the 2.0% who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Ashbrow School
Overview
Ashbrow School is described as a welcoming community hub where pupils from diverse backgrounds, including many new to the country, feel included and safe. While behaviour, personal development, and leadership are rated as good, the quality of education requires improvement because pupils do not achieve as well as they should in many curriculum areas.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy," "polite and well mannered," and demonstrate "tolerance and respect" for others.
- Staff have "high expectations" for behaviour, resulting in pupils who "listen attentively" and conduct themselves well.
- Phonics teaching is "consistent," helping pupils quickly develop "reading fluency and stamina."
- The early years provision is strong, with children making a "strong start" and showing "high levels of resilience."
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and the school intelligently analyses attendance to support families.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff are trained to teach pupils the knowledge and skills needed to be "effective writers," as current teaching limits achievement.
- Assessment information is not always used well to identify gaps; the school should use it to provide learning activities that help pupils "build knowledge effectively" over time.
- The school should provide a "broad range of opportunities" for pupils to develop their talents and interests, as the current extra-curricular offer is limited.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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