Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Road Scapegoat Hill Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 4NU |
| Phone | 01484647008 |
| Reference Number | 107645 |
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School is performing well, maintaining the standards identified in previous inspections. The school provides a nurturing environment with strong relationships among staff and students, which contributes to a positive learning atmosphere. Pupils excel in reading and mathematics, supported by a well-structured curriculum that promotes both academic achievement and personal development. The small school size facilitates high expectations for attendance and engagement in a variety of extracurricular activities, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are given opportunities to thrive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 76 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.53%
Girls: 39.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 35 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 3 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 4 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.5% |
| Unclassified | 5.3% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 28 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 26 Apr 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive relationships with staff and peers.
- High expectations lead to strong academic performance in reading and mathematics.
- Early reading is taught effectively with a focus on fluency and comprehension.
- Pupils engage in diverse extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of community.
- The school has an effective personal development program that promotes important life skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Support for some pupils with SEND in subjects other than reading lacks precision.
- Some teaching approaches do not sufficiently focus on key knowledge in a minority of subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | 0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Clough Head Junior and Infant School
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0.59 miles |
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Fieldhead, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4QQ |
0.73 miles |
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Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
Manor Road, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4QE |
0.76 miles |
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Wellhouse Junior and Infant School
Lower Wellhouse, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4ES |
1.05 miles |
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Moorlands Primary School
Moorlands Road, Mount, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3UH |
1.12 miles |
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Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
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1.61 miles |
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Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Main Avenue, Cowlersley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5US |
1.63 miles |
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Linthwaite Clough Primary School
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1.64 miles |
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Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
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1.71 miles |
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Wilberlee Junior and Infant School
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1.74 miles |
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Bowling Green Academy
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1.81 miles |
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1.85 miles |
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Reinwood Junior School
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1.95 miles |
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Reinwood Infant and Nursery School
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1.95 miles |
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Nields Academy
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1.95 miles |
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Holywell Green Primary School
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1.96 miles |
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Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy
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2.17 miles |
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Lindley Junior School
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2.24 miles |
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Lindley Church of England Infant School
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2.26 miles |
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Oak CofE Primary School
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