Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
170%
Capacity
56
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 4 to 10. The school has 56 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (170% of 33 places).
Ofsted has rated Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lynsey Wagstaff, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 9 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Gymnastics, Football, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Art Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School 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 10 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Butts Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 6TZ |
| Headteacher | Lynsey Wagstaff |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 56 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.9% |
| School Capacity | 56 / 33 (170% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
36
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Butts Road, Huddersfield
Kirklees, HD4 6TZ
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