Moldgreen Community Primary School
92%
Capacity
349
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Moldgreen Community Primary School
Moldgreen Community 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 349 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 380 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Moldgreen Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephen Lonsdale, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5412th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 94 in Kirklees.
Moldgreen Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 34 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Moldgreen Community Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Moldgreen Community 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | The Avenue, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 8AE |
| Headteacher | Stephen Lonsdale |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 349 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.7% |
| School Capacity | 349 / 380 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5412th of 13,686
Nationally
558th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
32nd of 94
In Kirklees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
67%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half 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
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British42.7%
- Asian21.5%
- Mixed14.6%
- White (other)6.0%
- Black1.1%
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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
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.
9
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
7
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moldgreen Community Primary School
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Contact Information
The Avenue, Huddersfield
Kirklees, HD5 8AE
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