Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Batley, WF17 6DW · Kirklees · primary school
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5th 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 — 8.9/10 against 4,203 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 30.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. 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 (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 133 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the infant phase? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Overview
Pupils at Hanging Heaton School are described as “happy and enthusiastic,” with parents noting that children “run into school in a morning and skip out in an evening.” The report states that the school is “Good” across all inspection categories, including overall effectiveness, the quality of education, and leadership. Leaders are “ambitious for their pupils,” providing a curriculum that supports personal development and strong outcomes in early reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, bullying is “very rare,” and they demonstrate kindness, reflecting the school’s motto: “Let all that you do be done in love.”
- Leaders have made “significant improvements to the curriculum” in mathematics and physical education, ensuring pupils build “secure knowledge” through effectively planned learning steps.
- Reading is prioritised; staff use phonics training well, and pupils become “confident, fluent readers” with appropriate book matches and daily catch-up sessions for those needing extra help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve well” due to meticulous identification of individual needs and “clear plans of support.”
- The early years provision is effective, with adults supporting language development through rhymes, stories, and “carefully planned opportunities for play.”
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects, such as art and history, “lacks precise organisation and structure,” leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders need to ensure the curriculum is “organised with specific knowledge that builds year on year” to provide clear expectations for what pupils must know and remember.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with leaders building strong links with families and staff working closely with agencies to support pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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