The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
8% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 403
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 20.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Gallant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manor Road, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Primary · Very close
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Primary · 1.6km away
Clough Head Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Colne Valley High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Huddersfield New College
16 plus · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School currently has 403 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School take?
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School is in Huddersfield, HD7 4QE, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Golcar Junior Infant 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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