The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 373
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 53.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Garlick
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, HD4 5HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoor End Technology College
Secondary · 415m away
Moor End Academy
Secondary · 415m away
Beaumont Primary Academy
Primary · 571m away
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Royds Hall Community School
All-through · 1.2km away
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oak CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oak CofE Primary School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oak CofE Primary School?
Oak CofE Primary School currently has 373 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oak CofE Primary School take?
Oak CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oak CofE Primary School?
Oak CofE Primary School is in Huddersfield, HD4 5HX, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oak CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oak CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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