The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 486
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 29.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mr Ian Richardson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Mayfield Avenue, Dalton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Hill View Academy
Primary · 763m away
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Southgate School
Special school · 1.2km away
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dalton School's Ofsted rating?
Dalton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dalton School?
Dalton School currently has 486 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dalton School take?
Dalton School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dalton School?
Dalton School is in Huddersfield, HD5 9HN, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dalton School have a sixth form?
No, Dalton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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