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Brambles Primary Academy

Brambles Primary Academy

Kirklees, HD1 5BUPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCambridge Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 5BU
HeadteacherAngela Inns
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils379
Free School Meals (FSM)30.6%
School Capacity379 / 420 (90% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
LibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsDining HallICT SuiteSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryCricketAthleticsFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

54

Applications

135

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brambles Primary Academy

Brambles Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01484240338www.bramblesprimaryacademy.org/

Cambridge Road, Huddersfield

Kirklees, HD1 5BU

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Cambridge Road, Huddersfield

Kirklees, HD1 5BU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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