The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 34.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mr Russell Ingleby (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
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hightown Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 8BL
Town setting
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Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy
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Roberttown CofE Primary School
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Secondary · 1.6km away
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Questions parents ask
What is Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School?
Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School take?
Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School?
Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School is in Liversedge, WF15 8BL, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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