The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Grindley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Fieldhead, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4QQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGolcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Primary · 1.5km away
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Huddersfield New College
16 plus · 1.6km away
Salendine Nook High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Clough Head Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School take?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School is in Huddersfield, HD7 4QQ, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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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