Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
85%
Capacity
61
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 4 to 10. The school has 61 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 72 places).
Ofsted has rated Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lynsey Wagstaff, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 11 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (32 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School include Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Dance, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First 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 10 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Marsh Hall Lane, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 6XD |
| Headteacher | Lynsey Wagstaff |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 61 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.6% |
| School Capacity | 61 / 72 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
32 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
21
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Marsh Hall Lane, Huddersfield
Kirklees, HD4 6XD
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