Hopton Primary School
Mirfield, WF14 8PR · Kirklees · primary school
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38th 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 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| 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.
Hopton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 306 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between the school’s performance and the national median for higher standards? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hopton Primary School
Overview
Hopton Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "safe and happy," enjoying regular attendance and respectful relationships with staff. The inspection highlights a supportive environment created by leaders, with a recently relaunched curriculum that is detailed but not yet consistently implemented in all classrooms. While the overall effectiveness is judged as Good, the report notes variations in teaching quality and specific areas requiring attention to ensure all pupils fully benefit from the school’s ambitions.
Strengths
- Pupils are "taught to read very well from an early age," with books matching the sounds they have been taught.
- The curriculum plans are "detailed and well thought through," with subject leaders prioritising key aspects of learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "effective help," with leaders working closely with parents and agencies.
- Staff embrace school values of "respect", "honesty" and "effort", creating a "supportive, welcoming and calm school environment".
- Parental engagement is "well embedded," with many family members regularly attending school to listen to children read.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure new curriculum plans are "implemented consistently in the classroom" to address limited pupil recall in subjects like computing and languages.
- Leaders should address parental frustrations regarding the lack of physical books for home reading and difficulties accessing information on the school website.
- Leaders should review how they record behaviour incidents to use this information "more strategically" to improve standards.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff aware of signs indicating pupils need help and appropriate checks conducted for new appointments.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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