Is Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 9 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 90th of 128 primary schools in Kirklees. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 43% of pupils at Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School?

Applications for Reception places at Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School

Crow Lane, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4QT

Local ranking90th of 128 primary schools in Kirklees

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 June 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 9 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 43.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 54.0%
Writing (Expected): 57.0%
Maths (Expected): 61.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 36.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 97.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 192
Boys: 95 (51%)
Girls: 91 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (89% full)
SEND: 29.7%
FSM Eligible: 39.6%
EAL: 5.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.7%
SEN Support: 24.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,444/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 73.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 8.4%
Black African: 3.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 2.6%
White Other: 2.1%
Other: 1.6%
White Traveller: 1.1%

73.8%

White British

8.4%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

3.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01484646422

office.crowlane@kirkleeseducation.uk

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Crow Lane

Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107623
UKPRN: 10072578
Establishment No.: 2038
Trust: Aspire Cooperative Learning Trust

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