The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 150
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 29.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Diane Mahon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Nields Road, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSlaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 621m away
Linthwaite Clough Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Clough Head Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Helme Church of England Academy
Primary · 2.8km away
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 3.1km away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Primary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Nields Academy?
Nields Academy currently has 150 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nields Academy take?
Nields Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nields Academy?
Nields Academy is in Huddersfield, HD7 5HT, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nields Academy have a sixth form?
No, Nields Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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