Helme Church of England Academy
Holmfirth, HD9 5RW · Kirklees · primary school
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25th 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 — 5.3/10 against 3,927 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 41% | 3.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| 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.
Helme Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. The school was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 136 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 higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available for pupils to join outside of lesson time? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Helme Church of England Academy
Overview
Helme Church of England Academy is described as a "happy school where pupils feel supported and listened to." Leaders ensure all pupils receive a "good quality of education," with staff sharing a clear vision to help children "be the best they can be." The report highlights that pupils are polite, respectful, and enthusiastic about their learning, particularly regarding outdoor experiences.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well planned in all subjects," with leaders providing clear guidance to develop teachers’ subject knowledge.
- Staff use assessment effectively to "strengthen and deepen pupils’ knowledge well during lessons and over time."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "high-quality support" and make "strong progress."
- Children in the early years "thrive," becoming "independent and curious learners" through well-planned activities.
- Leaders’ work to support pupils’ wider development is a "real strength," fostering respect, tolerance, and confidence in leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure reading books for pupils needing extra support are "precisely matched to the sounds they know" to improve reading fluency.
- Leaders must strengthen staff subject knowledge in languages so the curriculum can be "implemented effectively" and teachers can extend learning beyond immediate topics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are well trained, alert to risks, and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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