Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Huddersfield, HD7 5UG · Kirklees · primary school
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19th 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 4,266 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 6.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 167 pupils against a stated capacity of 162. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse backgrounds of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Overview
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School continues to be a good school. Pupils enjoy learning and feel safe, supported by a strong culture built on the school’s ‘5 Rs’ values of ‘Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Reflection and Relationships’. The school has recently improved its curriculum and places a passionate focus on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘excellent’ behaviour, being ‘polite and caring’, and have a mature understanding of how to keep themselves safe online and in the community.
- The curriculum has been recently improved, with ‘high-quality texts’ used to inspire pupils and a phonics programme that supports early reading effectively.
- Personal development is ‘extremely strong’, with pupils showing an impressive understanding of equality, different faiths, and community roles such as ‘well-being warriors’.
- Staff are ‘kind and caring’, creating a welcoming environment where children play well together and enjoy planned activities.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not clearly identify learning steps, meaning teachers ‘do not always have high enough expectations for pupils’ learning’ and do not sufficiently challenge all pupils.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘too often... outside the classroom’, missing opportunities to develop social skills and learn alongside their peers.
- Record-keeping for safeguarding and behaviour is ‘not as robust as they should be’, risking the loss of crucial information about pupils’ experiences.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a positive culture where staff know pupils well, although some actions taken to support pupils are ‘not recorded robustly enough’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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