Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School
Holmfirth, HD9 2PF · Kirklees · primary school
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37th 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 4,275 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 51 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though evidence suggests a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. While pupils are ‘happy and safe’ and enjoy a supportive ‘family’ atmosphere, leaders have not historically ensured pupils achieve well across all subjects. New leadership is driving positive changes, particularly in reading, but significant work remains to secure a high-quality education.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy and safe’, enjoying school and building ‘close relationships’ through a supportive buddy system.
- Reading has been prioritised with a new phonics scheme; older pupils ‘talk confidently’ about becoming better readers.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adapting lessons and providing ‘additional concrete resources’.
- Governors are ‘conscious of staff’s workload and well-being’, and staff feel ‘valued’ and proud to work at the school.
- The early years environment actively uses opportunities to ‘progress the development of pupils’ language skills’.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects and the early years lacks ‘precise knowledge’ and ‘coherent progression’, leaving staff unclear on how to build pupils’ understanding over time.
- Systems to check if pupils have ‘learned and remembered’ content in some subjects are underdeveloped, meaning gaps in understanding are not identified or addressed.
- Pupils have ‘limited knowledge of other faiths and cultures’, requiring leaders to ensure a broader understanding of the groups that make up modern Britain.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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