The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 31.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Liz Woodfield (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
Birmingham Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 5LH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Meltham Moor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Meltham Moor Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meltham Moor Primary School?
Meltham Moor Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meltham Moor Primary School take?
Meltham Moor Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meltham Moor Primary School?
Meltham Moor Primary School is in Holmfirth, HD9 5LH, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meltham Moor Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Meltham Moor Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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