Holme Junior and Infant School
Holmfirth, HD9 2QQ · Kirklees · primary school
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10th 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 1,887 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 7.3/10 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) 2022/23 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2022/23 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holme Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2022/23, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 62%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 28 pupils against a stated capacity of 42. 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 maintain progress in writing, given the gap between expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in maths? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Holme Junior and Infant School
Overview
Holme Junior and Infant School continues to be a good school, where pupils are polite, well-mannered, and enjoy strong relationships with staff and peers. The school provides a clear curriculum that helps children establish foundational knowledge, particularly in early years, mathematics, and design technology, allowing them to ‘shine bright’.
Strengths
- Pupils are enthusiastic learners who behave well and help each other, with adults effectively resolving friendship issues before they escalate.
- Teachers use ‘clear and precise teaching’ to check understanding, providing immediate support when pupils misunderstand concepts.
- Children enjoy reading and benefit from regular phonics checks, with books selected to help them practise known sounds and words.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn alongside peers, with staff quickly identifying needs and using resources to support specific requirements.
- Leaders provide effective staff training and support, ensuring teachers have time to implement professional development effectively.
Areas to improve
- The school must define the most important concepts across all foundation subjects more precisely to ensure staff focus on key knowledge for long-term retention.
- The transition from early reading to building fluency needs clearer definition, as some pupils are given comprehension activities on texts they cannot read fluently.
- Governors are reflecting on how to ensure parents’ concerns are listened to and dealt with in a timely manner, following feedback that some feel unheard.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
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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