Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB · Kirklees · primary school
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84th 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 — 5.2/10 against 904 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 148 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the areas highlighted in the 2024 inspection? How does the breakfast club integrate with the wider school day?
What Ofsted said about Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Overview
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is described as being on an ‘improving journey’ following significant leadership changes and integration into The Co-op Academies Trust. While pupils achieve well at the end of key stage 2 and personal development is rated ‘Good’, the report states that overall effectiveness, behaviour, and early years provision ‘require improvement’.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well at the end of key stage 2, with strong outcomes in English and mathematics.
- Personal development is ‘Good’, with pupils feeling safe, confident, and proud of their school’s ‘ways of being Co-op’.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, and pupils are confident that trusted adults will keep them safe.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders and the trust, appreciating the training and expertise provided.
- The school has developed strong links with the local community, becoming an ‘integral part of their local community’.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum implementation is inconsistent; staff must adapt learning to meet varied starting points and routinely revisit prior knowledge to address gaps, particularly in early years and key stage 1.
- Behaviour policy implementation needs to be more consistent to help pupils, including those with SEND, manage their behaviour appropriately and reduce incidents of poor conduct.
- Early years learning opportunities are underdeveloped and do not sufficiently support children in building on prior knowledge or using familiar routines.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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
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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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