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Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Kirklees, HD9 6BTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 51 places
Ranking
#10,508
of 13,686 nationally

About Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a state primary in Kirklees, a local authority where only eight of 144 primary schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself was rated Good in its most recent inspection in 2024, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement grade. Among primary schools in Kirklees, Honley ranks 69th out of 94, placing it in the bottom half of the authority. For context, the top-performing local peers include Carlton Junior and Infant School, Netherthong Primary School, and St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School, all of which score considerably higher on the same ranking metric. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School, just 1.6 kilometres away. Honley serves 390 pupils against a capacity of 470, and 16.2 per cent of its children are eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average for primary schools.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressJaggar Lane, Holmfirth, Kirklees, HD9 6BT
HeadteacherLinda Goodall
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils390
Free School Meals (FSM)16.2%
School Capacity390 / 470 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolMusic RoomsSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsSwimmingCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubDramaGardeningScience ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Honley CofE (VC) 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.