Hepworth Junior and Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Maingate Hepworth Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 1TJ |
| Phone | 01484685450 |
| Reference Number | 107657 |
Hepworth Junior and Infant School continues to deliver a good standard of education, characterized by a supportive and engaging learning environment. Pupils express a high level of respect for one another, feel safe, and are happy at school. The curriculum is well-structured for reading, writing, and mathematics, enabling pupils to gain essential skills early in their education. While there are strong performances in core subjects and exciting outdoor learning opportunities, there are some inconsistencies in the assessment and teaching of other subjects, such as science and design technology. This inspection marks the school's first routine evaluation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 113 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.18%
Girls: 39.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 2 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| 3 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 4 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 5 | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| 6 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 21 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 21 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate great respect for one another.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and deliver engaging lessons.
- There is a strong focus on reading, writing, and mathematics from an early age.
- The school has a vibrant outdoor curriculum that encourages interaction with nature.
- Pupils are involved in community activities and environmental initiatives.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject plans lack clarity on the key knowledge pupils should grasp.
- Assessments in certain subjects do not accurately reflect pupils' knowledge retention.
- Administration of safeguarding procedures needs improvement, particularly in communication.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 92% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 17% |
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 | 110 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 2.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | 1.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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1.43 miles |
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New Mill Junior School
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Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
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1.66 miles |
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New Mill Infant School
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1.73 miles |
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Upperthong Junior and Infant School
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2.28 miles |
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Birdsedge First School
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2.37 miles |
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Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School
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Netherthong Primary School
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2.59 miles |
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Shepley First School
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2.63 miles |
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Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
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2.63 miles |
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Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
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2.88 miles |
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Cumberworth CofE First School
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3.09 miles |
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Shelley First School
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3.55 miles |
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Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
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3.66 miles |
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Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
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3.71 miles |
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Holme Junior and Infant School
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3.71 miles |
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Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
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3.79 miles |
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Millhouse Primary School
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3.83 miles |
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Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
School Hill, Kirkburton, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SG |
4.32 miles |
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Holmfirth High School
Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7SE |
2.1 miles |
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Honley High School
Station Road, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QJ |
3.89 miles |
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Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL |
4.35 miles |
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Penistone Grammar School
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7BX |
4.96 miles |