The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
8% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 16.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Jane Travis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmColne Valley High School
Secondary · Very close
Linthwaite Clough Primary School
Primary · 789m away
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Primary · 2.2km away
Moor End Technology College
Secondary · 2.3km away
Moor End Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School?
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School take?
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School?
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School is in Huddersfield, HD7 5TA, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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