Marsden Junior School
Huddersfield, HD7 6EP · Kirklees · primary school
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23rd 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 — 6.3/10 against 2,851 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 41% | 3.01 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 26% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marsden Junior 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a ukulele club, participate in sports competitions, attend musical tuition, perform in the school show, and visit Manchester Museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 165 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 activities are included in the annual sports competitions? How often does the school show take place during the academic year?
What Ofsted said about Marsden Junior School
Overview
Marsden Junior School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ judgement. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils are proud, polite, and enthusiastic about their learning, supported by leaders who have effectively addressed prior weaknesses.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘good behaviour’ and are ‘polite and respectful’, with bullying described as something that ‘hardly ever happens’.
- Reading provision is strong; a ‘systematic approach to teaching phonics’ helps struggling pupils catch up, and most read ‘confidently, accurately and with expression’.
- Mathematics teaching is effective, using daily checks and ‘Flashback Five’ sessions to embed knowledge and address misconceptions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities ‘do not miss out on any part of school life’ and receive effective support.
- Leaders promote pupil leadership through the school council and ‘Junior Leadership Team’, fostering all-round development.
Areas to improve
- The quality of the curriculum ‘varies between foundation subjects’, with some lacking clear sequencing of key ideas.
- In certain subjects, ‘essential knowledge is not specified’, preventing pupils from making connections in their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff trained to spot signs of concern, ‘meticulous’ record-keeping, and regular audits of systems.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 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
—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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