Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Holmfirth, HD9 2RG · Kirklees · primary school
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47th 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 9.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 pupils against a stated capacity of 226. 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 bridge the gap between the 58.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Overview
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School continues to be a good school, described as a "caring school that is very well regarded by the community." Pupils enjoy attending, feel safe, and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning in a calm and purposeful atmosphere.
Strengths
- Staff have "high expectations of all pupils," fostering a sense of pride and trust among students.
- The curriculum for personal, social and health education effectively develops pupils’ understanding of healthy relationships and risk management.
- Teaching reading is a high priority, with teachers ensuring pupils read books matching the sounds they are learning to become fluent readers quickly.
- Mathematics teaching in the early years successfully develops counting skills, with children recognising patterns without needing to count objects.
- Governors provide "robust challenge and support to leaders," making appropriate checks on the quality of education and safeguarding.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should identify the essential knowledge and skills for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they are secure before moving on to new learning.
- Leaders need to ensure consistent expectations for the quality of pupils’ recorded work to prevent mistakes and misconceptions that teachers may miss.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being vigilant to risks and working well with external agencies to support pupils who need help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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
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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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