Upperthong Junior and Infant School

About Upperthong Junior and Infant School

Upperthong Junior and Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 218 places).

Ofsted has rated Upperthong Junior and Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carolyn Littlewood, it falls under Kirklees local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6673rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 94 in Kirklees.

Upperthong Junior and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 28 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Upperthong Junior and Infant School include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Football, Netball, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Choir, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Upperthong 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.

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