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Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
High Street, Hanging Heaton, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6DW, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.2 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
134
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving results in the top 24% nationally for expected standards. Parent satisfaction appears high, reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 81.2, outperforming 81% of schools. However, while the school shows promise, further details on progress measures could provide a more comprehensive view of student development.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2022Quality 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 30% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.6%
Asian Pakistani10.4%
Mixed W+Asian4.5%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
White Other1.5%
Asian Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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53.70471, -1.60950 · WF17 6DW
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107709
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.hangingheaton.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2022.
Is Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School a good school?
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School scores 81.2/100 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.
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