The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
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
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 496
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- HERITAGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma McKenna (Head Teacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
George Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLindley Church of England Infant School
Primary · Very close
Barraclough Hall School
Independent · 1.1km away
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Reinwood Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Salendine Nook High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Huddersfield New College
16 plus · 1.4km away
Huddersfield Grammar School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lindley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Lindley Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lindley Junior School?
Lindley Junior School currently has 496 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lindley Junior School take?
Lindley Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lindley Junior School?
Lindley Junior School is in Huddersfield, HD3 3LY, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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