The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Helen Sutcliffe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Primary · 1.4km away
Holmfirth High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Honley High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Netherthong Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
New Mill Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
New Mill Junior School
Primary · 2.1km away
Netherton Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School take?
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is in Holmfirth, HD9 7EB, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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