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Marsden Junior School

Manchester Road, Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 6EP, Kirklees


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.8 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
168
Capacity
240
Ages
711
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school demonstrates solid academic outcomes, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 73% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 28% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 3%, overall parent satisfaction appears positive, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 57% of schools.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 26 January 2022
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.73%Top 28% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.3%Bottom 25% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.9%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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53.60073, -1.92349 · HD7 6EP

School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141687
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Marsden Junior School rated by Ofsted?

Marsden Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 January 2022.

Is Marsden Junior School a good school?

Marsden Junior School scores 56.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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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