The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
106
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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 76
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 13.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Miss Natalie Shackleton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Scapegoat Hill, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClough Head Junior and Infant School
Primary · 956m away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Moorlands Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Huddersfield New College
16 plus · 2.2km away
Salendine Nook High School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School?
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School currently has 76 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School take?
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School?
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School is in Huddersfield, HD7 4NU, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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