Holme Junior and Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Meal Hill Road Holme Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 2QQ |
| Phone | 01484687362 |
| Reference Number | 107659 |
Holme Junior and Infant School continues to demonstrate good performance, maintaining high expectations for its pupils and fostering a positive learning environment. Pupils exhibit good behavior, enthusiasm for learning, and strong relationships with peers and staff. The school has made notable improvements in its curriculum and teaching methods, enabling children to build foundational knowledge effectively and achieve important milestones in their learning journey. The school promotes a sense of community and respect among pupils through immersive experiences, such as visits and assemblies that raise awareness about social issues.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 32 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.13%
Girls: 46.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.9% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit polite and well-mannered behavior towards each other.
- Strong emphasis on foundational knowledge and skills in early years.
- Effective teaching methods aid in reading and language development.
- Positive relationships and a supportive learning environment foster pupil enthusiasm.
- Strong community involvement enhances pupil learning experiences.
- Governors provide effective challenge and support to school leaders.
- High attendance rates despite recent challenges.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack clearly defined essential knowledge.
- Transition from early reading to reading fluency needs clearer support.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School
Waterside Lane, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2PF |
1.23 miles |
|
Upperthong Junior and Infant School
Burnlee Road, Upperthong Junior & Infant School, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2LE |
1.98 miles |
|
Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Greave Road, Hade Edge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2DF |
2.42 miles |
|
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Cartworth Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2RG |
2.53 miles |
|
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School
Holmfirth Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 4DA |
2.69 miles |
|
Netherthong Primary School
School Street, Netherthong, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 3EB |
3.13 miles |
|
Meltham Moor Primary School
Birmingham Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 5LH |
3.25 miles |
|
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School
Wadman Road, Scholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1SZ |
3.27 miles |
|
New Mill Infant School
Kirkroyds Lane, New Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1LS |
3.6 miles |
|
Helme Church of England Academy
Helme, Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 5RW |
3.67 miles |
|
Hepworth Junior and Infant School
Maingate, Hepworth, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1TJ |
3.71 miles |
|
New Mill Junior School
Royds Avenue, New Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1LJ |
3.71 miles |
|
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Jaggar Lane, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6BT |
4.07 miles |
|
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7EB |
4.22 miles |
|
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Moor Lane, Netherton, Moor Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7HF |
4.52 miles |
|
Netherton Infant and Nursery School
Netherton Moor Road, Netherton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7JE |
4.56 miles |
|
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Marsh Hall Lane, Thurstonland, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XD |
4.75 miles |
|
Marsden Junior School
Manchester Road, Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 6EP |
4.82 miles |
|
Marsden Infant and Nursery School
Brougham Road, Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 6BN |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Holmfirth High School
Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7SE |
3.61 miles |
|
Honley High School
Station Road, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QJ |
4.59 miles |