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Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
Manor Road, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4QE, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.1 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
403
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is lower at 10%, the school is well-regarded in the local community, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 58% of schools. Parents can expect a supportive environment for their children's early education, although there may be room for improvement in challenging higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 1 March 2017Older 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.63983, -1.85349 · HD7 4QE
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107696
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.golcarjin.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2017.
Is Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School a good school?
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School scores 58.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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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