Brambles Primary Academy
Huddersfield, HD1 5BU · Kirklees · primary school
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67th 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 — 3.2/10 against 2,363 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brambles Primary Academy 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts & Crafts, D & T, Gardening, Sing & Sign, Multi-skills, Tag Rugby, Tennis, and Striking and Fielding clubs. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 382 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment to the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Brambles Primary Academy
Overview
Brambles Primary Academy is a well-led school where pupils display "exemplary" behaviour and high levels of politeness. The report highlights that teachers are "ambitious for what pupils should know," resulting in students who are "articulate and well spoken" with secure knowledge in core subjects like English, mathematics, and science.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, moving through corridors "quietly and sensibly" while showing respect to staff and peers.
- In core subjects, leaders have "precisely defined" curriculum content, allowing pupils to build "secure knowledge" and use "ambitious vocabulary."
- Early years provision is strong, with staff expertly teaching foundational skills; the Reception classroom "buzzes with excitement and purpose."
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by breaking tasks into "smaller chunks" and providing targeted phonics sessions.
- New teachers receive robust support through "toolbox sessions" on behaviour and SEND, helping pupils who previously struggled to focus.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure foundation subjects like art and design and PE have "precisely defined knowledge" so teachers are clear on what pupils need to remember.
- Leaders should enforce the attendance policy more strictly, as "too many pupils are persistently absent" and missing out on education.
- Leaders need to provide more "educational visits or wider experiences" to help pupils understand concepts such as democracy and different cultures.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff have a "very good understanding of the local context" and that pre-employment checks are "robust."
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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