Wellhouse Junior and Infant School
Huddersfield, HD7 4ES · Kirklees · primary school
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96th 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 — 0.2/10 against 4,296 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drawing Club, play football, kick boxing, multi-sports, mini Olympics, netball, or boccia, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 76 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the new inspection framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Wellhouse Junior and Infant School
Overview
The report describes a small, “family-like” school where pupils feel safe and staff build close, supportive relationships. While attendance, behaviour, and early years provision meet the expected standard, teaching and pupil achievement are rated as needing attention, particularly in writing and the secure linking of knowledge across subjects.
Strengths
- Leaders maintain a “calm and respectful culture” where bullying is rare and staff act quickly to support pupils’ emotional needs.
- Attendance is managed proactively, with leaders working closely with families to reduce barriers and improve regularity.
- Early years provision is effective, with “warm and trusting relationships” helping children settle quickly and develop secure phonics knowledge.
- Inclusion is central to the school’s work, with tailored support ensuring pupils with special educational needs can access the full curriculum.
- Governors provide effective oversight, holding leaders to account and ensuring resources support pupils facing barriers to learning.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers implement the curriculum consistently so that explanations are clear and tasks match pupils’ needs.
- Strategies to address gaps in foundational knowledge, particularly in writing, require continued strengthening.
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop a more detailed understanding of cultural diversity and heritage through the personal, social and health education curriculum.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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