Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Huddersfield, HD7 5TA · Kirklees · primary school
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8th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 3,597 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 41% | 2.92 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.71 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 26% | 2.25 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the infant phase? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Overview
Pupils are described as proud, safe, and happy, benefiting from a school culture that aims to ‘Support, Help, Inspire, Nurture and Encourage’ them to ‘SHINE’. Leaders have established a ‘well-planned and progressive curriculum’ with strong community links, resulting in positive behaviour and personal development. The report notes that while the school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, there are specific areas regarding curriculum detail and enrichment that require further attention.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘respectful attitudes to learning’ and behaviour that reflects core values such as generosity and compassion.
- The curriculum is ‘fully inclusive’, with teachers adapting lessons effectively to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Early years provision is strong, with a ‘well-planned and coherent curriculum’ that helps children make links in their learning.
- Leaders have built strong relationships with the local church and community, including initiatives like a local pilgrimage.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, with staff well-trained and vigilant to signs of harm.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum plans in some subjects lack sufficient detail, making it difficult for teachers to identify exactly what pupils need to know and remember.
- The enrichment curriculum is limited, with insufficient opportunities for pupils to explore cultures or experiences beyond the local area.
- Monitoring of first-aid logs and staff training is not robust enough, and governors need to provide greater challenge to leaders in this area.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that leaders have a strong understanding of risks and support families well using outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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