Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School, based in Holmfirth, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School currently has around 187 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 21.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Wadman Road, Holmfirth, HD9 1SZ
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Kirklees
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Andrew Hancox
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107661

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 222
Number of Pupils: 187
Number of Boys: 92
Number of Girls: 95

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.4)
Writing: Average (-0.6)
Maths: Average (-0.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
38%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.5
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School
Wadman Road , Scholes HD9 1SZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School
Wadman Road , Scholes HD9 1SZ
2out of 4 8 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hepworth Junior and Infant School
Maingate , Hepworth HD9 1TJ
3out of 4 1,308 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Cartworth Road , HD9 2RG
3out of 4 1,683 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
New Mill Junior School
Royds Avenue , New Mill HD9 1LJ
4out of 4 1,782 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holmfirth High School
Heys Road , Thongsbridge HD9 7SE
4out of 4 2,520 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.