The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% 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 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 168
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Fowler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Holme Lane, Slaithwaite Ce Holme Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5UG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School currently has 168 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School take?
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is in Huddersfield, HD7 5UG, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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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