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Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Rowley Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0JD, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.9 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
427
Capacity
489
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and an impressive 81% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, ranking in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 98% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 6% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging all students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 31 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 81% | Top 11% 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 |
Parent View (52 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
Good range of subjects
96%
School has high expectations
96%
School supports development
94%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Indian2.6%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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53.63015, -1.71214 · HD8 0JD
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107677
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.rowleylane.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 March 2015.
Is Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School a good school?
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School scores 80.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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