Moorlands Primary School

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

Huddersfield, HD33UH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
28 January 2015
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
Moorlands Road
Mount
Huddersfield, HD33UH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135030
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Moorlands Road, Mount, Huddersfield, HD3 3UH
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Closed
Capacity
630 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
627
Free School Meals
10.4% (65 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.6 (5.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 105.0 106.0

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
78
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
627 pupils
4-11

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

"High Expectations, High Achievements, Challenge and Enjoyment for All"

Ready Respectful Safe Making positive contributions Resilience Making good choices Being kind and caring Showing respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mrs Amanda Denney emphasising partnership with parents and commitment to high-quality learning.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Very large and attractive grounds Playground library

Curriculum Highlights

Our creative curriculum is based on the things that really work for our children.

SEND Provision

The SENDCo Team coordinates SEND provision and works with teaching staff, ETAs and parents, and collaborates with external outreach providers including Complex Communication and Interaction Team, SaLT, Specialist Speech and Language, Primary Pupil Referral Service and Occupational Therapists.

Admissions Criteria

Moorlands Primary School is subject to Kirklees admission arrangements. Information for applying for Reception is provided; HMAT Admissions Policy 2027-28 is available. Check by postcode whether your address is in our priority admission area. Applications, in-year information, and the appeals process are described in the admissions materials.

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