Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School
Holmfirth, HD9 4DA · Kirklees · primary school
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65th 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.2/10 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 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary 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%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School, Footy Tots, a football academy, Go Girls! Football, and multi-sports activities. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 386 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main timetable?
What Ofsted said about Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School
Overview
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School continues to be a good school, striving equally to develop pupils academically and personally. The report highlights a "rich and rewarding" curriculum with a strong commitment to the arts, where pupils are confident and respectful. However, inconsistencies in phonics teaching and insufficient support for some pupils during social times require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils study a curriculum that is "rich and rewarding," with particular praise for the "strong commitment to the arts" and opportunities to perform in school productions.
- There is "joined-up thinking and planning" between Reception and Year 1, helping pupils learn effectively across subjects.
- Leaders have developed a "recovery curriculum" to address learning gaps from the pandemic, ensuring key knowledge is revisited.
- Staff workload is managed carefully, with leaders removing tasks that "do not add value to pupils’ learning."
- Pupils are taught to "respect others and celebrate differences" through a coherent personal, social and health education curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all pupils who need it receive support at lunch and breaktimes, as anxiety during these periods negatively impacts enjoyment of school.
- Leaders should ensure all staff teaching phonics are fully trained and confident in the new programme to resolve inconsistencies that slow progress in decoding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with secure systems in place for reporting concerns and staff who know the risks pupils may face.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 24% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 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
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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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