South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Huddersfield, HD4 7HF · Kirklees · primary school
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66th 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 4,143 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. 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 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming, National Sports Day, and Active Week, alongside concerts and performances.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 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 to bridge the gap between the current 51.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the coming year? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these academic metrics?
What Ofsted said about South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Overview
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School continues to be a good school, characterised by an “influential vision” that fosters respect and kindness. Leaders have established an “ambitious curriculum” where pupils are inspired to explore their talents, resulting in a culture where pupils are “happy and safe” and help each other to “flourish and succeed”.
Strengths
- Leaders have placed reading at the centre of the curriculum, ensuring consistent phonics teaching that helps pupils become “fluent readers”.
- The curriculum is carefully structured to build knowledge step by step, with adults quickly addressing misconceptions in subjects like mathematics and music.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the same ambitious curriculum and receive effective support to become “confident learners”.
- A strong culture of respect is evident, with pupils taking on leadership roles to support younger peers and the local community.
- Governors actively challenge and support leaders, while staff workload and well-being remain a priority.
Areas to improve
- Adults do not consistently enable struggling readers to draw on their phonic knowledge when reading with an adult; leaders should ensure further training is provided.
- The most important knowledge in personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education has not been precisely identified, leading to gaps in pupils’ understanding of key topics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders maintaining a strong culture where adults receive regular training and are “tenacious in following up on concerns”.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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