Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-10 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Butts Road Farnley Tyas Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD4 6TZ |
| Reference Number | 107722 |
Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness grade of 'Good' following its first routine inspection since the pandemic. The school is recognized for its outstanding behavior and attitudes, creating a warm and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have high ambitions for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, fostering a culture of equality and diversity. However, the school has been flagged for inconsistent delivery of the curriculum in a few instances, impacting some pupils' learning experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 56 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 67.86%
Girls: 32.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 17 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 3 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.1% |
| Indian | 7.1% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.6% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils
- Strong, respectful relationships between staff and pupils
- High ambitions for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Broad and interesting curriculum with well-structured subject content
- Successful incorporation of extracurricular activities and school trips
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery in a small number of lessons
- Reading support not always matched well to pupils' existing phonics knowledge
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Marsh Hall Lane, Thurstonland, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XD |
1.18 miles |
|
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7EB |
1.18 miles |
|
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
Longcroft, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8XW |
1.46 miles |
|
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Jaggar Lane, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6BT |
1.58 miles |
|
Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy
Berry Brow I & N School, Birch Road, Berry Brow, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7LP |
1.72 miles |
|
Newsome Junior Academy
Newsome Junior Academy, Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN |
1.76 miles |
|
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
Lowerhouses Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JY |
1.81 miles |
|
Hillside Primary School
Headfield Road, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6LU |
1.9 miles |
|
Highburton CofE First Academy
Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0QT |
2.01 miles |
|
Hill View Academy
Fernside Avenue, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8YE |
2.17 miles |
|
Netherton Infant and Nursery School
Netherton Moor Road, Netherton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7JE |
2.17 miles |
|
New Mill Infant School
Kirkroyds Lane, New Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1LS |
2.22 miles |
|
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
School Hill, Kirkburton, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SG |
2.24 miles |
|
Netherthong Primary School
School Street, Netherthong, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 3EB |
2.25 miles |
|
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Rowley Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0JD |
2.26 miles |
|
New Mill Junior School
Royds Avenue, New Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1LJ |
2.27 miles |
|
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Moor Lane, Netherton, Moor Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7HF |
2.31 miles |
|
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Station Road, Lepton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0DE |
2.31 miles |
|
Kirkburton Middle School
Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TJ |
2.33 miles |
|
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Mount Street, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD1 3QP |
2.36 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Honley High School
Station Road, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QJ |
1.16 miles |
|
King James's School
St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG |
1.45 miles |
|
Castle Hill School
Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JL |
1.68 miles |
|
Newsome Academy
Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN |
1.77 miles |
|
Southgate School
Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8TG |
1.93 miles |
|
Holmfirth High School
Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7SE |
1.98 miles |
|
Woodley School and College
Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JE |
2.08 miles |
|
Kirklees College
Manchester Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3LD |
2.54 miles |
|
Moor End Academy
Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5JA |
2.73 miles |
|
ES Independent School Kirklees
20 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4EN |
2.95 miles |
|
Greenhead College
Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4ES |
3.02 miles |
|
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Nether Hall Avenue, Huddersfield, HD5 9PG |
3.14 miles |
|
Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD3 4HA |
3.5 miles |
|
Huddersfield Grammar School
Royds Mount, Luck Lane, Marsh, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4QX |
3.55 miles |
|
Fields Rise School
Fields Rise, Kirkeaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0LZ |
3.68 miles |
|
Colne Valley High School
Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5SP |
3.87 miles |
|
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL |
3.89 miles |
|
Barraclough Hall School
Barraclough, 1 Bryan Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD2 2AL |
3.92 miles |
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North Huddersfield Trust School
Woodhouse Hall Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1DJ |
3.92 miles |
|
Salendine Nook High School
New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GN |
4.52 miles |