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Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Kirklees, WF15 6PRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
#12,021
of 13,686 nationally

About Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School in Kirklees is a primary school that serves a notably diverse intake compared with the local average. The school has a capacity of 462 but currently houses 335 pupils, meaning it is operating well below its maximum. A significant 28.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is considerably higher than the national average and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 97 applications for 48 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.02 applicants per place. Of those, 41 were first-preference applications, and all 41 first-preference offers were made, indicating that while the school is popular, most families who put it first do secure a spot. The school is a Church of England voluntary controlled school, so its religious character may be a factor for some families, though as a state school it is open to all.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHeadlands Road, Liversedge, Kirklees, WF15 6PR
HeadteacherHannah Lord
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils335
Free School Meals (FSM)28.7%
School Capacity335 / 462 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosForest SchoolICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsFootballTennisDanceCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubFilm ClubGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.