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Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School

Kirklees, HD9 2PFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
#10,766
of 13,686 nationally

About Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School

Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School is a small state primary in Kirklees, with just 63 pupils on roll against a capacity of 112, meaning it is running at just over half its potential size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools. Despite its modest intake, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 18 applications for just 2 available places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 9 to 1. All 2 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the sheer volume of total applications suggests families further down the preference list are likely to miss out. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves ages 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Headteacher Damien Bond leads a setting that feels intimate by design, and the numbers suggest it is a sought-after choice for local families who value a smaller environment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWaterside Lane, Holmfirth, Kirklees, HD9 2PF
HeadteacherDamien Bond
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils63
Free School Meals (FSM)11.1%
School Capacity63 / 112 (56% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Jun 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomSports HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryMusic RoomsArt StudiosGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballGymnasticsRoundersAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

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