Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Holmfirth, HD9 2DF · Kirklees · primary school
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99th 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 — 0.1/10 against 1,887 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 25.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.07 |
| 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.
Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.0% 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%. 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in 2023-12.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and cross country running, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 pupils against a stated capacity of 100. 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 plan to improve attainment in maths following the 2023-12 inspection? What specific support is offered to pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are proud and behave well, forming a "united and welcoming school community." While leaders have brought stability following a period of turbulence, the overall effectiveness is judged as requiring improvement because high expectations for learning are "not yet fully realised."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "respect, perseverance and friendliness," cooperating positively with "little disruption" to learning.
- Early years provision is strong, with a "sharp focus on both the development of language and the promotion of a love of reading."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved, with swift identification and clear individual targets.
- Personal development is supported through roles such as "well-being champions" and school councillors, fostering a mature understanding of differences.
- Staff feel "very well supported" regarding their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils "systematically revisit important content" in subjects like mathematics and geography to embed knowledge securely.
- Learning activities in some subjects do not always match intended learning or pupil abilities; these must be aligned to ensure all pupils learn effectively.
- Leaders should strengthen curriculum evaluation to assess impact timely, ensuring changes are enacted "as soon as possible."
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 25% |
| 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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