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Dalton School

Kirklees, HD5 9HNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2021
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#9,602
of 13,686 nationally

About Dalton School

Dalton School is a popular choice among local families, with 57 first-preference applications for 59 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, meaning the school was oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.02 applications per place. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand suggests a strong reputation in the community. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for children aged 3 to 11, located in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has a nursery provision and a capacity of 490 pupils, currently housing 486. The headteacher is Ian Richardson, and the school has no religious character. With 29.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, it serves a diverse catchment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMayfield Avenue, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 9HN
HeadteacherIan Richardson
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils486
Free School Meals (FSM)29.1%
School Capacity486 / 490 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteLibraryMusic RoomsSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsFootballCross CountryCricketTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChoirCoding

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced ProvisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:30-09:00

Source: daltonschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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