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Ashbrow School

Kirklees, HD2 1EXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 47 places
Ranking
#11,425
of 13,686 nationally

About Ashbrow School

Ashbrow School is a state primary in Kirklees, currently home to 417 pupils against a capacity of 472, meaning it is not yet full but clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 100 total applications for 47 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.13, with 40 first-preference offers made from 40 first-preference applications. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 47.2%, significantly above the national average and a strong indicator of the community it serves. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Louise Kent is the headteacher. While the school is oversubscribed, the gap between capacity and current pupil numbers suggests there may be some room for movement depending on the year group.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAsh Meadow Close, Ashbrow School, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD2 1EX
HeadteacherLouise Kent
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils417
Free School Meals (FSM)47.2%
School Capacity417 / 472 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumDining HallICT SuiteArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersAthleticsFootballNetballCross CountryDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingDramaChessArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashbrow School

Ashbrow School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.