Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
86%
Capacity
198
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 198 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 231 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lowerhouses CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Shaw, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 20 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lowerhouses CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Lowerhouses CofE 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lowerhouses Lane, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 8JY |
| Headteacher | Rachel Shaw |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.9% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 231 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jun 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lowerhouses Lane, Huddersfield
Kirklees, HD5 8JY
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