The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Pickles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
St. Peg Lane, Cleckheaton, BD19 3SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Gomersal Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Spen Valley High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Howard Park Community School's Ofsted rating?
Howard Park Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Howard Park Community School?
Howard Park Community School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Howard Park Community School take?
Howard Park Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Howard Park Community School?
Howard Park Community School is in Cleckheaton, BD19 3SA, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Howard Park Community School have a sixth form?
No, Howard Park Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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