Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Holmfirth, HD9 7EB · Kirklees · primary school
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1st 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 — 7.7/10 against 4,112 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including yoga, gardening, chess and construction, alongside sports like football and cricket. Arts provision includes dance and choir. Trips visit the Manchester Science Museum, Legoland and Whitby. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 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
With the roll matching capacity exactly, how does the school manage entry-year admissions? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Overview
The report describes a “friendly and inclusive school” where pupils are “safe and happy” and attend regularly. Leaders maintain “high expectations for behaviour,” resulting in “exceptional” conduct and rare bullying. The school is judged as “Outstanding” across all categories, with pupils achieving “extremely well” through a “broad and ambitious curriculum.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “very well sequenced,” ensuring pupils’ knowledge is “secure” and they “know and remember in great depth.”
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and use questions “very skilfully” to identify and rectify misconceptions quickly.
- Reading is a “high priority,” with staff trained to teach phonics accurately; pupils who fall behind receive support to “catch up quickly.”
- Early years provision is “exceptional,” with children showing “high levels of concentration and enjoyment” in purposeful activities.
- Pupils develop strong personal skills through clubs, trips, and leadership roles, fostering “strong, positive relationships” across the school.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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