Denby Dale First and Nursery School

A good community school school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Denby Dale First and Nursery School.

Huddersfield, HD88SG Ofsted: Good Age 2-10 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
15 November 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gilthwaites Lane
Denby Dale
Huddersfield, HD88SG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107688
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Gilthwaites Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8SG
Age range
2-10
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
180 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
97
Free School Meals
10.3% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
3.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
3.7 (13.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
97 pupils
2-10

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Encourage, Enjoy, Achieve"

Encourage Enjoy Achieve

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Denby Dale First & Nursery School! I’m proud to lead this wonderful school, where we nurture the whole child through an engaging curriculum and a deep commitment to well-being. From the start of each week we prioritise personal, social and emotional development with PSHE lessons and themed assemblies. Our weekly outdoor learning sessions help build teamwork, resilience and confidence. We’re a small school with a proactive PTA, and we invite you to visit us.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast & Afterschool Clubs Holiday Club Echo Reading ELSA

Sports

PE Legacy Sports sessions

Facilities

Outdoor learning spaces/grounds Woodland area Pirate ship Netball court

Curriculum Highlights

Little Wandle phonics scheme Weekly specialist drama lessons Weekly PE lessons with specialist teachers Outdoor learning sessions in school grounds and local community Partnerships with Artis, Legacy Sports and Grow to School Artis weekly sessions across Nursery to Year 5

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care for 2-10 year olds 49 weeks of the year.

SEND Provision

We engage with a strong network of external professionals to make sure every child's needs are met.

Admissions Criteria

The local authority (Kirklees Council) manages our school admissions and appeals arrangements.

Financial Information

We offer free funded places for 2- and 3-year-olds; sessions are flexible and competitively priced.

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