Howard Park Community School
Cleckheaton, BD19 3SA · Kirklees · primary school
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64th 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 3,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Howard Park Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who have not yet reached the higher standard in reading?
What Ofsted said about Howard Park Community School
Overview
Howard Park Community School continues to be a good school, confirmed during an ungraded inspection. The report highlights a "positive and nurturing atmosphere" where strong relationships between pupils and staff foster trust and safety. Leaders are described as "ambitious and focused" on pupil success, delivering a carefully thought-through curriculum that enriches learning experiences.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes towards learning" and move around the school "calmly and with maturity."
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and includes opportunities for trips, visitors, and revisiting prior knowledge, particularly in subjects like art.
- Early reading is a priority, with a "well embedded" phonics curriculum from Reception that helps lower-attaining readers in early years and key stage 1 "quickly catch up."
- Staff feel supported, with leaders actively considering "workload and well-being" and refining policies based on feedback.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and receive support "closely matched to the small-step targets in their individual plans."
Areas to improve
- Assessment of phonic knowledge gaps for key stage 2 pupils at early reading stages is "not regular enough," meaning support is not precisely targeted.
- Consequently, some key stage 2 pupils, including those with SEND, do not develop "speed and accuracy in reading quickly" because help is not closely linked to their exact needs.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, underpinned by "strong relationships between staff and pupils and between staff and families," with clear systems for reporting concerns that are "swiftly and rigorously followed up."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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