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South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Kirklees, HD4 7HFPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,272
of 13,686 nationally

About South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, but the most reliable signal of local satisfaction is its oversubscription picture. The school has 211 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, meaning it is not currently full — a fact that may reflect its position in a competitive Kirklees primary market rather than any lack of quality. The school has held a Good Ofsted rating across both its most recent inspections, with the latest ungraded visit in July 2023 confirming it remains Good. That consistency matters to parents who value stability. The school is a Church of England voluntary aided junior school, so it has a religious character that may appeal to families seeking a values-led environment, though admissions criteria will reflect that foundation. With 18% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a moderately diverse intake, and its size is small enough for staff to know every child by name.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMoor Lane, Moor Lane, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 7HF
HeadteacherClare Brewster
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)18.0%
School Capacity211 / 240 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jul 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryDining HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.