Located in Huddersfield, Wellhouse Junior and Infant School is a primary school, 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.
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School currently has around 80 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.8%).
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: | Lower Wellhouse, Huddersfield, HD7 4ES |
| Website: | www.wellhousepri.kgfl.dbprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 01484645794 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Claire Kenworthy |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107647 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/05/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 84 |
| Number of Pupils: | 80 |
| Number of Boys: | 40 |
| Number of Girls: | 40 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.80% | 67 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.00% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 1 |
| African | 1.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 1 |
| Other White | 1.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellhouse Junior and Infant School Lower Wellhouse , Golcar HD7 4ES | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School Manor Road , Golcar HD7 4QE | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit Chapel Hill , Linthwaite HD7 5NJ | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthwaite Clough Primary School Chapel Hill , Linthwaite HD7 5NJ | 1out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Fieldhead , Golcar HD7 4QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 3out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 2,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.