Lepton CofE Primary Academy
75%
Capacity
158
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Lepton CofE Primary Academy is a smaller-than-average Church of England primary in Kirklees, currently teaching 158 pupils against a capacity of 210. That spare capacity is not a sign of low demand — quite the opposite. For its 30 Reception places in 2025/26, the school received 96 applications, an oversubscription ratio of 3.2 to one, and only 28 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 19.6%, which is above the national primary average of around 23% but still a meaningful indicator that the school serves a mixed catchment. The school has a nursery provision for three-year-olds, which may feed into the main school. Headteacher Rachel Brook leads a school that has clearly built a strong local reputation, given the level of competition for places.
Academically, Lepton performs well above the Kirklees average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 73% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 60%. That places the school 20th out of 94 primaries in Kirklees, comfortably in the top 25% nationally. Individual subject scores are solid: a reading average score of 107, maths at 105, and 82% of pupils hit the expected standard in each of reading, writing and maths separately. At the higher standard, 39% achieved in reading, 27% in maths and 15% in writing. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023 confirmed it remains Good, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2013. Leadership and management were also judged Good.
The school offers a range of facilities including a gymnasium, library, sensory room, outdoor playground, forest school and a chapel. Sports provision covers rounders, dance, gymnastics and swimming, while clubs include chess, book club, science club and coding. SEND support is available for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With strong academic outcomes, a clear Church of England character, and a nursery on site, Lepton suits families who want a community-focused primary with proven results and a faith foundation. The oversubscription means applying early is essential, but the school’s size and atmosphere may appeal to those seeking a more intimate setting than larger primaries in the area.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Station Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 0DE |
| Headteacher | Rachel Brook |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 158 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.6% |
| School Capacity | 158 / 210 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jan 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3327th of 13,686
Nationally
326th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
20th of 94
In Kirklees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
96
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:30
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:30-18:00
Source: leptonschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British75.9%
- Mixed12.6%
- White (other)3.8%
- Asian1.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Huddersfield
Kirklees, HD8 0DE
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