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Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School
Wadman Road, Scholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1SZ, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.1 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
184
Capacity
222
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a small student body of 184, this primary school shows a mixed performance profile. While it ranks in the top 65% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement. Additionally, the recent Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement," suggesting that parents may want to consider this when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% 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 British92.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.56251, -1.76393 · HD9 1SZ
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN150306
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.scholesji.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.
Is Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School a good school?
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School scores 4.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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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