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Oak CofE Primary School

Kirklees, HD4 5HXPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
27%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 35 places
Ranking
#13,393
of 13,686 nationally

About Oak CofE Primary School

Oak CofE Primary School in Kirklees is a Church of England primary that currently teaches 373 pupils, well within its capacity of 455. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 53.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, significantly above the national average. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 94 applications for 35 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.69 applicants per place. Of those, 30 families listed it as their first preference, and all 30 were offered a place. The school has nursery provision for children aged 2 and offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, forest school, chapel, and music rooms. It is a mixed, state-funded school with a Church of England religious character, led by headteacher Melanie Garlick.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressDryclough Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 5HX
HeadteacherMelanie Garlick
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils373
Free School Meals (FSM)53.4%
School Capacity373 / 455 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsSensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosICT SuiteSports HallDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballRoundersCross CountryDanceSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningEco ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: oakprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oak CofE Primary School

Oak 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.