The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 47.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Louise Kent (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Ash Meadow Close, Ashbrow School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshbrow Junior School
Primary · Very close
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 578m away
Fixby Junior and Infant School
Primary · 786m away
Christ Church CE Academy
Primary · 822m away
All Saints Catholic College
Secondary · 893m away
Pivot Academy
Independent · 1.2km away
Birkby Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashbrow School's Ofsted rating?
Ashbrow School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashbrow School?
Ashbrow School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashbrow School take?
Ashbrow School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashbrow School?
Ashbrow School is in Huddersfield, HD2 1EX, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashbrow School have a sixth form?
No, Ashbrow School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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