The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 427
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 11.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Miss Jenny Shore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Rowley Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLepton CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 542m away
Highburton CofE First Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
King James's School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Kirkburton Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 2.0km away
Southgate School
Special school · 2.1km away
Turnshaws School
Special school · 2.1km away
Hill View Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School currently has 427 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School take?
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is in Huddersfield, HD8 0JD, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Rowley Lane 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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