Carlinghow Academy
Batley, WF17 8HT · Kirklees · primary school
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26th 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 — 6.9/10 against 1,735 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.99 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carlinghow Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 304 pupils against a stated capacity of 371. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Carlinghow Academy
Overview
Carlinghow Academy is described as a school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and work purposefully. Staff maintain high expectations, and the school has undergone significant transformation under new leadership, resulting in rapid and sustainable improvements. The report highlights a strong community ethos, with parents speaking highly of the support provided to their children.
Strengths
- Early reading is delivered with consistency, with phonics taught carefully and celebrated through awards.
- Mathematics teaching benefits from clear learning sequences and teachers’ good subject knowledge.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities has been transformed, allowing them to access the curriculum confidently.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum supports pupils’ well-being and helps them manage local risks.
- Leaders and the trust have driven rapid improvements, with teachers feeling well supported and valued.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers know exactly what key knowledge pupils need to secure in subjects like geography before accessing new learning.
- Subject leaders must develop accurate assessment processes to ensure prior learning is effectively built upon and new learning is delivered consistently across all classes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with systems well embedded and all adults undergoing annual training to spot vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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