Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
Huddersfield, HD1 4JJ · Kirklees · primary school
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69th 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 — 2.8/10 against 1,963 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 327 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in results?
What Ofsted said about Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
Overview
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils enjoy attending, value positive relationships with staff, and behave well in a “well organised and welcoming” environment. The school continues to support pupils effectively, with performance in national tests now “in line with national averages.”
Strengths
- Pupils “enjoy attending” and are “supportive of one another,” fostering a culture where they “recognise that helping others makes them feel good.”
- The curriculum prioritises reading, ensuring children “practise their reading using books that match the sounds they know,” with extra support for those falling behind.
- In mathematics, pupils “build logically on what they learn each year” and have frequent opportunities to develop problem-solving abilities.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported” through effective identification and close collaboration with external agencies.
- Staff feel “valued” and “proud to work at the school,” benefiting from a “strong team culture” and opportunities for professional development.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure assessment information is used “strategically to further develop the school’s curriculum” in subjects other than English and mathematics, as leaders currently lack a “well-informed understanding” of pupil progress in these areas.
- The school should continue to implement its plan to improve attendance, as “too many pupils remain absent from school too often,” particularly disadvantaged pupils who are “missing out on important learning.”
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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