Hopton Primary School

About Hopton Primary School

Hopton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 321 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Hopton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ben Smith, it falls under Kirklees local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 844th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 94 in Kirklees.

Hopton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 118 applications for 43 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Hopton Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Athletics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Hopton Primary School 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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