All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
90%
Capacity
189
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School in Kirklees was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The single most telling academic metric is the Key Stage 2 combined measure: 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, which is well below the Kirklees local authority average of 60%. This places the school 78th out of 94 primary schools in the area, and in the bottom half nationally. Breaking that down, 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in both reading and maths individually, with average scores of 101 and 102 respectively. Writing was a weaker area, with only 48% hitting the expected level, and no pupils achieved the higher standard in either writing or the combined measure.
The school's Ofsted report from 2015 gave top marks for leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness, all rated Good. An ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school 'remains Good'. With 189 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is not at full capacity, yet it is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 58 total applications for 23 places, with all 23 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. This suggests strong local demand despite the below-average SATs results. The school serves a relatively disadvantaged community, with 33.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. It is a Church of England primary, and its facilities include a library, chapel, sensory room, music rooms, and a range of sports amenities such as a gymnasium, sports hall, and playing fields.
For families considering All Hallows', the school offers a broad set of extracurricular clubs including coding, eco club, drama, choir, chess, and book club, alongside sports like cross country, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, and dance. It has dedicated SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties (dyslexia), social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties, and hearing impairment. The nearest outstanding-rated school is Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School, 2.9 km away. All Hallows' will suit families who value a Church of England ethos and a school that has demonstrably improved its Ofsted rating, but who are comfortable with academic outcomes that sit below the local average. The oversubscription figures indicate it is a popular choice within its community, particularly among those who prioritise the school's broader offer over raw exam performance.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Longcroft, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 8XW |
| Headteacher | Sarah Wilson |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 189 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.3% |
| School Capacity | 189 / 210 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)
11779th of 13,686
Nationally
1282nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
78th of 94
In Kirklees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
45%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
45%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British76.2%
- Mixed12.1%
- Asian3.2%
- White (other)2.1%
- Black1.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Longcroft, Huddersfield
Kirklees, HD5 8XW
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