The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 335
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 28.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Lord (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Headlands Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpen Valley High School
Secondary · 503m away
Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 748m away
The Oaks
Independent · 1.2km away
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Roberttown CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Howard Park Community School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School currently has 335 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School take?
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School is in Liversedge, WF15 6PR, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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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