The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mr Julian Rose (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
July 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Cartworth Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUpperthong Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
New Mill Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
New Mill Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Netherthong Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Holmfirth High School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Holmfirth 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 Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School take?
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School is in Holmfirth, HD9 2RG, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Holmfirth 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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