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Lowerhouses CofE Primary School

Lowerhouses CofE Primary School

Kirklees, HD5 8JYPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLowerhouses Lane, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 8JY
HeadteacherRachel Shaw
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils198
Free School Meals (FSM)55.9%
School Capacity198 / 231 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Jun 2018
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsGymnasiumLibrarySensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsCross CountrySwimmingGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

20

Applications

30

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lowerhouses CofE Primary School

Lowerhouses CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01484226672www.lowerhousesschool.co.uk

Lowerhouses Lane, Huddersfield

Kirklees, HD5 8JY

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Lowerhouses Lane, Huddersfield

Kirklees, HD5 8JY

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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