Clough Head Junior and Infant School
About Clough Head Junior and Infant School
Clough Head Junior and Infant School is a small state primary in Kirklees, with 75 pupils on roll against a capacity of 84, meaning it is not full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.7%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools. Despite its size, the school is heavily oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year: it received 47 applications for just 7 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 6.71 to one. All 7 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the sheer volume of total applications suggests strong local demand. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 4 to 11. Headteacher Claire Kenworthy leads a team that has recently seen the school's Ofsted rating improve from Requires Improvement to Good, following a graded inspection in February 2020 and an ungraded inspection in February 2025 that confirmed standards were being maintained.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 39 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2025Latest monitoring visit (25 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 28 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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