The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 48%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Watkiss
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFairfield School
Special school · Very close
Carlinghow Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Becker School
Independent · 1.4km away
Brian Jackson College
Independent · 1.4km away
Heckmondwike Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Co-op Academy Smithies Moor a selective school?
No. Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Co-op Academy Smithies Moor's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Smithies Moor?
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy Smithies Moor take?
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Co-op Academy Smithies Moor?
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is in Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Co-op Academy Smithies Moor have a sixth form?
No, Co-op Academy Smithies Moor does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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