A good voluntary controlled school school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 107.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-2.5 per year)
Down -2.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Love for learning and learning for life. Life in all its fullness."
Church of England voluntary controlled (VC) school with a Christian Vision, Values & Ethos; inclusive education; promotes Fundamental British Values; linked with St Mary's Church and local community.
Welcome to Honley CE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School. Our school is a vibrant and happy place offering an exciting education in a safe, caring and stimulating environment. We aim to excite, nurture and challenge every child so they can flourish and achieve their best. We are a learning community where everyone is encouraged to become a lifelong learner, and we value each individual. We are committed to raising academic standards through a broad, balanced, stimulating curriculum underpinned by Christian values and a caring ethos, and we invite parents to be closely involved in their child’s learning journey. — Headteacher Linda Goodall
Honley Day Care (Jaggar Lane site) is open 7.30am-6pm, 5 days a week, 51 weeks a year, offering both fee paying and funded places for children aged 2-4 years.
All teachers are responsible for meeting the needs of the children they work with. The school uses a Provision Map to identify and track pupils needing extra support. Pupils who require more significant help are identified as ‘School Support’ and an Additional Needs Plan is drawn up in consultation with parents, SENCO and other staff. The SENCO maintains an overview of SEN provision, and annual reviews are held for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans. The school works with outside agencies as appropriate and provides staff training related to SEND.
Admission arrangements follow Kirklees Primary School Admissions Policy. The Early Years Unit can offer 15 hours per week of free nursery provision (term-time), with sessions at 8:50-11:50. Priority for nursery places is given to Looked After Children, children on the child protection register or those at risk; children with exceptional medical, social or educational needs; those living in the Priority Admission Area (PAA); siblings; and other eligible children on age order. Waiting lists operate on the school’s admission criteria; there is no formal right of appeal for nursery provision as it is non-statutory. Full reception admissions are handled via Kirklees School Admissions.