Brambles Primary Academy
90%
Capacity
379
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Brambles Primary Academy
Brambles Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 379 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Brambles Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Inns, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
Brambles Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 135 applications for 54 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brambles Primary Academy include Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Athletics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Brambles Primary Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Cambridge Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 5BU |
| Headteacher | Angela Inns |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 379 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.6% |
| School Capacity | 379 / 420 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
135
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cambridge Road, Huddersfield
Kirklees, HD1 5BU
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