Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School
About Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School
Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School is a small primary that clearly inspires strong local loyalty. In its most recent admissions round for the 2025/26 school year, the school received eight applications for just two places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of four applicants per place. All two first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that families who put it top of their list are likely to succeed, but the overall competition is stiff. The school has a Good rating from Ofsted across all categories in its 2023 inspection, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. With only 53 pupils on roll against a capacity of 117, the school is well under capacity, yet demand for places is high — a pattern that often points to a strong local reputation rather than a simple numbers game.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
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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