Is Kirkheaton Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 21 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 54th of 128 primary schools in Kirklees. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Kirkheaton Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 47% of pupils at Kirkheaton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Kirkheaton Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Kirkheaton Primary 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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Kirkheaton Primary School

New Road, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 0HR

Local ranking54th of 128 primary schools in Kirklees

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

440

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 47.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 65.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 58.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 43

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 351
Boys: 172 (51%)
Girls: 163 (49%)
Capacity: 440 (76% full)
SEND: 11.1%
FSM Eligible: 16.1%
EAL: 3.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.6%
SEN Support: 8.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 35.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,106/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.3%
Mixed Other: 2.6%
Other: 2.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Asian Pakistani: 1.4%
White Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%

84.6%

White British

4.3%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

2.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01484548049

office@kirkheatonprimary.com

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New Road

Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 148293
UKPRN: 10087320
Establishment No.: 2130
Trust: SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES

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