How many pupils does Dalton School have?

Dalton School has 486 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dalton School's Ofsted rating?

Dalton School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 October 2021).

Where is Dalton School?

Dalton School is located at Mayfield Avenue, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 9HN.

Dalton School

Mayfield Avenue, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 9HN

Good

Inspected 13 October 2021

Good

Ofsted

52%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

486

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Dalton School

Dalton School is a community school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 486 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 October 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kirklees →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 486 / 490 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 October 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

29.2%

Free school meals

13.6%

EAL

4.3%

SEN support

18.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

52%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.0%

Overall absence

10.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

26.34

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

18.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

28.28

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£50,427

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,425 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,507

Spend per pupil

£8,482

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Mayfield Avenue, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 9HN
Phone: 01484538729
Headteacher: Ian Richardson
Website: http://www.daltonschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dalton School?: Dalton School is a community school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Dalton School have?: Dalton School has 486 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Dalton School's Ofsted rating?: Dalton School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 October 2021).
How does Dalton School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 52% of pupils at Dalton School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Dalton School?: Dalton School is located at Mayfield Avenue, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 9HN.

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