Dalton School

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

Huddersfield, HD59HN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
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
13 October 2021
Previous grade
Good
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
Mayfield Avenue
Dalton
Huddersfield, HD59HN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131849
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Mayfield Avenue, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9HN
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
490 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
509
Free School Meals
32.9% (167 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
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
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
57
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
509 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 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

"From little acorns, mighty oaks will grow."

Determination Aspiration Love Tolerance Optimism Nurture

Head Teacher's Message

I am interested in communities and how learning can drive the aspiration of children, parents and staff alike. My philosophy derives from a simple principle – that everyone, no matter what their background, or life experience, should have the chance to shine.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Dance Rugby Football Tennis Multi-skills Boxing Yoga

Facilities

Defibrillator

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Dalton School's SEND Local Offer is described on the site. The Special Educational Needs Lead Teachers are Julie Imrie and Hannah Hadley. The Kirklees Local Offer is referenced, and there is a dedicated VI Provision accessible via the top-right dropdown menu. The page also notes information about the Local Offer and VI Provision.

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