Clough Head Junior and Infant School
Huddersfield, HD7 4NW · Kirklees · primary school
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28th 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 the 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clough Head Junior and Infant School 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%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, above the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 77 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Clough Head Junior and Infant School
Overview
Clough Head Junior and Infant School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils are described as proud, empathetic, and safe, benefiting from a well-designed curriculum and high expectations for behaviour. The school fosters positive relationships through its federation links and a culture of kindness.
Strengths
- Pupils are “safe and cared for,” with older children supporting those in the early years to develop “positive relationships.”
- The “well-designed curriculum” helps pupils develop important knowledge, with staff quickly addressing misconceptions to ensure progress.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) enjoy the “same ambitious curriculum” and receive targeted support, such as pre-teaching vocabulary.
- Early years staff are “well-trained” in phonics, swiftly providing interventions to close gaps in reading skills.
- Staff feel “valued” due to leaders being “considerate of their well-being and workload,” and they benefit from professional development within the federation.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not adjust tasks to allow pupils to build on prior knowledge, meaning they “do not have as many opportunities to connect their learning.”
- The school should ensure tasks better enable all pupils to “connect their learning and deepen their understanding,” as current tasks sometimes lack sufficient depth.
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 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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