Kaye's Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-10 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Holmfield Clayton West Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9LZ |
| Reference Number | 149046 |
Kaye's Academy demonstrates strong overall performance with a nurturing environment that supports children's early development, making them feel safe and eager to learn. The ambitious curriculum enables most pupils to achieve above national standards in assessments, ensuring they progress well from their starting points. Leadership is effective, with a clear commitment to inclusion and support for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils, alongside active relationships with families. However, there is a need for improvement in early writing instruction to ensure all pupils catch up quickly on transcription skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 173 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.76%
Girls: 46.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 2 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 3 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 5 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 07 Dec 2022 | Academy conversion letter |
Strengths
- Strong early years provision with nurturing and purposeful learning environment.
- High-quality interactions that develop children's language and vocabulary.
- Effective curriculum that ensures pupils achieve well and are prepared for the next stage of education.
- Strong relationships with families that enhance pupil wellbeing and attendance.
- Commitment to inclusion and support for vulnerable pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Early writing development is less secure for some pupils, impacting their accuracy in transcription.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Scissett Church of England Academy
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9HR |
0.62 miles |
|
Scissett Middle School
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JX |
0.75 miles |
|
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DZ |
1.46 miles |
|
Emley First School
School Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9RT |
1.68 miles |
|
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Smithy Close, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DQ |
1.69 miles |
|
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Gilthwaites Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8SG |
1.95 miles |
|
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Taylor Hill, Cawthorne, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4HB |
2.41 miles |
|
West Bretton Junior and Infant School
Bretton Lane, West Bretton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LB |
2.56 miles |
|
Kexborough Primary School
Ballfield Lane, Kexborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 5EF |
2.65 miles |
|
Flockton CofE (C) First School
Flockton First School, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4DH |
2.78 miles |
|
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Goose Green, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8UN |
3.1 miles |
|
Cumberworth CofE First School
Cumberworth Lane, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NU |
3.27 miles |
|
Hoylandswaine Primary School
Haigh Lane, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7JJ |
3.41 miles |
|
Darton Primary School
Station Road, Darton, Barnsley South, South Yorkshire, S75 5AD |
3.6 miles |
|
Shelley First School
School Terrace, Far Bank, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8HU |
3.6 miles |
|
Barugh Green Primary School
Higham Common Road, Barugh Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1LD |
3.67 miles |
|
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
School Hill, Kirkburton, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SG |
3.85 miles |
|
Silkstone Primary School
High Street, Silkstone, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4LR |
3.86 miles |
|
Middlestown Primary Academy
Cross Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4QE |
3.86 miles |
|
Kirkburton Middle School
Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TJ |
3.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Edan Court School
Edan Court, Colliers Way, Clayton West, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9TR |
0.53 miles |
|
Joseph Norton Academy
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU |
0.86 miles |
|
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL |
2.24 miles |
|
Darton Academy
Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF |
2.69 miles |
|
Denby Grange School
Off Stocksmoor Rd, Midgley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4JG |
2.85 miles |
|
Penistone Grammar School
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7BX |
4.3 miles |
|
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE |
4.58 miles |