The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Pugh
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
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
Wadman Road, Scholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1SZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHepworth Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
New Mill Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
New Mill Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.2km away
Holmfirth High School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Netherthong Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School?
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School take?
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School?
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School is in Holmfirth, HD9 1SZ, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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