The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 6.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Carolyn Littlewood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Burnlee Road, Upperthong Junior & Infant School, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHolmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Netherthong Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Holmfirth High School
Secondary · 2.6km away
New Mill Infant School
Primary · 2.6km away
Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Upperthong Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Upperthong Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Upperthong Junior and Infant School?
Upperthong Junior and Infant School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upperthong Junior and Infant School take?
Upperthong Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Upperthong Junior and Infant School?
Upperthong Junior and Infant School is in Holmfirth, HD9 2LE, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upperthong Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Upperthong 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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