Fieldhead Primary Academy

About Fieldhead Primary Academy

Fieldhead Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Fieldhead Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Donna Popek, it falls under Kirklees local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4981st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 94 in Kirklees.

Fieldhead Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 18 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate 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 Fieldhead Primary Academy include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 61.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Fieldhead 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.

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