Upperthong Junior and Infant School

A good community school school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Upperthong Junior and Infant School.

Holmfirth, HD92LE Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 December 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Burnlee Road
Holmfirth, HD92LE

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107680
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Burnlee Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2LE
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
218 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
207
Free School Meals
5.8% (12 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
97.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
2.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
2.2 (15.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
2.8 (3.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 104.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
207 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Proud to Learn, Achieve and Belong"

Be Ready Be Respectful Be Safe

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes families and describes a first-rate learning journey with a creative, inclusive curriculum and strong partnership with parents and the wider community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

BASC

Facilities

bungalow in the carpark used for BASC grounds around the bungalow for play and den building school playground for sports and activities small cabin (chilli zone) for reading/listening to music/games for Y5/6)

Curriculum Highlights

Our Vision for Maths at Upperthong What do we think about maths? Developing a Maths Growth Mindset Termly Curriculum Letters Supporting your child at home

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

BASC operates from the bungalow in the car park daily, from 7.30-8.50am (breakfast club) and 3.30-6.00pm (after school club). Breakfast club offers cereals, toast and fruit juice; after school club offers a snack tea (wraps, sandwiches, breadsticks, vegetables and fruit) with juice/water. A small cabin has been purchased to be used as a 'chilli zone' for Reading/listening to music/games for Y5/6. Booking and management contact: [email protected]; school office 01484 683176; [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

Kirklees information; Kirklees LA is the local admissions authority. For further information about the admissions or appeals process please go to: http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/admissions

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