The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 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
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 366
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Katie Pearson (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Heaton Road, Paddock, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLuck Lane, A Share Primary Academy
Primary · 470m away
Huddersfield Grammar School
Independent · 504m away
Royds Hall Community School
All-through · 543m away
Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Secondary · 544m away
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Reinwood Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oak CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School currently has 366 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School take?
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School is in Huddersfield, HD1 4JJ, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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