The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–10
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 9.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mr Geoff Billing (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Gilthwaites Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8SG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Aidan's Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Nortonthorpe Hall School
Special school · 1.8km away
Joseph Norton Academy
Academy · 1.8km away
Scissett Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 2.0km away
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Primary · 2.2km away
Scissett Church of England Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Denby Dale First and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Denby Dale First and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Denby Dale First and Nursery School?
Denby Dale First and Nursery School currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Denby Dale First and Nursery School take?
Denby Dale First and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 10. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Denby Dale First and Nursery School?
Denby Dale First and Nursery School is in Huddersfield, HD8 8SG, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Denby Dale First and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Denby Dale First and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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