Fields Rise School
Fields Rise School is an independent special school in Huddersfield for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 21 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Fields Rise School is Good, from an inspection in September 2024.
Ofsted inspection: September 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Fields Rise Kirkeaton Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 0LZ |
| Phone | 01484976054 |
| Reference Number | 149574 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 21 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80.95%
Girls: 19.05% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Fields Rise School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating in its first inspection. The school caters to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and effectively supports them in overcoming barriers to learning. Notably, staff are commended for their understanding of their pupils, fostering a positive environment that has improved behaviour and attitudes towards learning. The curriculum is ambitious and connected to prior knowledge, allowing pupils to develop skills necessary for academic and vocational qualifications.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending and feel positively impacted by the school.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND helps them achieve success.
- High ambitions for pupil achievements are clearly established.
- Improved behaviour management systems are understood by all stakeholders.
- The curriculum promotes tolerance and respect for diversity.
- Engagement with external agencies to meet pupil needs is effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Staff training is insufficient in some subjects, impacting curriculum delivery.
- The school's careers programme lacks regular engagement opportunities with the world of work.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Fields Rise School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Fields Rise School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Fields Rise School is Good, from an inspection in September 2024.
When was Fields Rise School last inspected by Ofsted?
Fields Rise School was last inspected in September 2024.
How many pupils does Fields Rise School have?
Fields Rise School has 21 pupils on roll.
What age range does Fields Rise School cover?
Fields Rise School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Fields Rise School?
Fields Rise School is at Fields Rise, Kirkeaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0LZ.