Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Huddersfield, HD8 0DE · Kirklees · primary school
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15th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.3/10 against 3,893 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lepton CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 167 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Overview
Lepton CofE Primary Academy continues to be a good school, providing a "calm and purposeful environment" where pupils are "happy and safe." The report highlights a "broad and varied curriculum" that engages pupils’ interests and fosters a strong sense of community and social justice.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as "resilient, hardworking and determined to succeed," forming strong relationships with staff who have "high expectations" of behaviour.
- The school prioritises reading, creating a "strong reading culture" where children in Reception take "delight in learning new stories and rhymes" and older pupils develop strong comprehension skills.
- The curriculum is "ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," with staff ensuring these pupils can "access the same curriculum as their peers."
- Staff receive effective training to deliver a "coherent and logically ordered curriculum," ensuring pupils are "well prepared for their learning in high school and beyond."
- Parents are "delighted" with their children’s development, and the school engages effectively with the local community through activities like fundraising and gardening.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," the school does not ensure pupils’ knowledge and skills are "sufficiently well developed," leaving some without the understanding needed for new learning areas.
- The school should ensure staff have the necessary training and support to "identify and address any gaps in pupils’ learning."
Safeguarding
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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