St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
95%
Capacity
199
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Grindley, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6441st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 94 in Kirklees.
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 87 applications for 30 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.9/5 from 12 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Netball, Tennis, as well as clubs including Choir, Science Club, Coding, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Fieldhead, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD7 4QQ |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Grindley |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.6% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6441st of 13,686
Nationally
673rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
38th of 94
In Kirklees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
64%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
87
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fieldhead, Huddersfield
Kirklees, HD7 4QQ
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