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Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School
Hightown Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 8BL, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.4 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
198
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where 65% of pupils meet the criteria, placing it in the top 50% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 6%, the school benefits from a supportive community, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 48% of schools.
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Last inspected: 1 December 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.3%
Asian Pakistani7.1%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.71264, -1.72114 · WF15 8BL
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107669
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hightown.kirklees.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 December 2021.
Is Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School a good school?
Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School scores 48.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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