Kirkheaton Primary School
Huddersfield, HD5 0HR · Kirklees · primary school
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78th 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 4,208 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 1.8/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kirkheaton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 1.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 335 pupils against a stated capacity of 440. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school monitor progress between the 2024 inspection and now?
What Ofsted said about Kirkheaton Primary School
Overview
Kirkheaton Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils are described as happy and confident learners who enjoy their education and treat each other with respect. The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum that prepares children well for their future lives.
Strengths
- Early years provision is strong, with children acquiring essential knowledge and skills quickly through high-quality adult interactions.
- Mathematics is taught effectively with a coherently planned curriculum, resulting in most pupils becoming ‘fluent and confident mathematicians’.
- Reading is a clear priority; the phonics programme is ‘securely embedded’, and staff provide effective support for those at risk of falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well, allowing them to successfully follow the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff behaviour expectations are high, and pupils develop character through leadership opportunities, such as acting as play leaders.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not defined the most important knowledge clearly enough, meaning tasks do not always match intended learning precisely.
- Pupils lack a secure understanding of certain PSHE areas, such as fundamental British values, requiring better teacher training and support.
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 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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