Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School.

Holmfirth, HD94DA Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
15 March 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
Holmfirth Road
Meltham
Holmfirth, HD94DA
Phone
1484850671
Website
melthamceschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107718
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Holmfirth Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DA
Website
http://www.melthamceschool.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
408
Free School Meals
11.3% (46 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.4 (8.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 104.0
2023 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
408 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"From little sparkles to shining stars"

Friendship Forgiveness Courage Thankfulness Compassion Hope

Church of England school; in partnership with the local church, St Bartholomew’s; rooted in Christian values.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Monday Footy Tots After School Club Y1 & Y2 Wednesday Forest School After School Club Y3 to Y6 Wednesday Football academy & Sports Club After School Club Y3 to Y6 Thursday Go Girls! Football After School Club KS2 Y3-Y6 Friday Nerf Games Y1 - Y6 Friday Dance Stars After School Club Y1 & 2

Sports

Football

Curriculum Highlights

Reading Writing Numeracy P.E. Music Art Outdoor play and sports Forest School Gardening

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and after-school provision.

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