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Nields Academy
Nields Road, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5HT, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.2 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
150
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With 77% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs notably well, placing it in the top 19% nationally for these key subjects. However, it is important to consider the recent Ofsted rating of Inadequate, which raises concerns about overall quality and support. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 2% of schools, suggesting significant room for improvement.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
White Other4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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53.61930, -1.88504 · HD7 5HT
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN149940
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitenields.ghat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Nields Academy rated by Ofsted?
Nields Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Nields Academy a good school?
Nields Academy scores 2.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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