The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp 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)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 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, 36 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 22 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 351
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 15.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Richard Coates (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
New Road, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDalton School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Thomas CE Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Hopton Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Christ Church CE Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Hill View Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkheaton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkheaton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkheaton Primary School?
Kirkheaton Primary School currently has 351 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkheaton Primary School take?
Kirkheaton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirkheaton Primary School?
Kirkheaton Primary School is in Huddersfield, HD5 0HR, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkheaton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kirkheaton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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