How many pupils does Kirkheaton Primary School have?

Kirkheaton Primary School has 351 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kirkheaton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Kirkheaton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023).

How does Kirkheaton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

47% of pupils at Kirkheaton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Kirkheaton Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kirkheaton Primary School is part of SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES.

Where is Kirkheaton Primary School?

Kirkheaton Primary School is located at New Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 0HR.

Kirkheaton Primary School

New Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 0HR

Good

Inspected 21 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

47%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

351

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Kirkheaton Primary School

Kirkheaton Primary School is an academy converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 351 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kirklees →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 351 / 440 (80%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

14.3%

Free school meals

3.3%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

8.6%

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)

47%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

9.3%

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.

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

35.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +5.4 vs 2023/24

3.33

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -5.7 vs 2023/24

£49,842

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↓ −£41 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.6

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.0 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.

£6,106

Spend per pupil

£6,117

Income per pupil

51%

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: New Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 0HR
Phone: 01484548049
Headteacher: Richard Coates
Website: http://www.kirkheatonprimary.com

Academy Trust

SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kirkheaton Primary School?: Kirkheaton Primary School is an academy converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Kirkheaton Primary School have?: Kirkheaton Primary School has 351 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Kirkheaton Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Kirkheaton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023).
How does Kirkheaton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 47% of pupils at Kirkheaton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Kirkheaton Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Kirkheaton Primary School is part of SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES.
Where is Kirkheaton Primary School?: Kirkheaton Primary School is located at New Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 0HR.

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