Fixby Junior and Infant School, based in Huddersfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Fixby Junior and Infant School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Lightridge Road, Huddersfield, HD2 2HB |
| Website: | www.fixby.polarismat.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01484226650 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Claire Allen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151324 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 313 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixby Junior and Infant School Lightridge Road , Fixby HD2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fixby Junior and Infant School Lightridge Road , Fixby HD2 2HB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrow School Ash Meadow Close , Sheepridge HD2 1EX | - not rated | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbrow Junior School Ash Meadow Close , Sheepridge HD2 1EX | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy Bradley Boulevard , Sheepridge HD2 1EA | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic College Bradley Bar , HD2 2JT | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fartown High School Woodhouse Hall Road , Fartown HD2 1DJ | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Huddersfield Trust School Woodhouse Hall Road , HD2 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deighton High School Deighton Road , Deighton HD2 1JP | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 3,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pivot Academy Technology House, Alexandra Court , HD2 1GN | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | 4out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Special School Lower Edge Road , Rastrick HD6 3LD | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick Independent School Ogden Lane , Rastrick HD6 3HF | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.