Is Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 70th of 128 primary schools in Kirklees. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 65% of pupils at Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School?

Applications for Reception places at Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant 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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Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School

Waterside Lane, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 2PF

Local ranking70th of 128 primary schools in Kirklees

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

112

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 65.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 65.0%
Maths (Expected): 82.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 17

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 63
Boys: 28 (55%)
Girls: 23 (45%)
Capacity: 112 (46% full)
SEND: 17.5%
FSM Eligible: 11.1%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 14.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 2.8
Budget per Pupil: £11,272/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community 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: 98.4%
Mixed Other: 1.6%

98.4%

White British

1.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01484689692

office@hinchliffemillschool.org.uk

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Waterside Lane

Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107658
UKPRN: 10072571
Establishment No.: 2088

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