SchoolScoresChrist Church CE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Deighton Road, Deighton, Huddersfield, HD2 1JP
01484 226595 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 20 January 2026 , published 12 March 2026.
In short: 6 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
48% — 12 points below the Kirklees average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 48% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 56% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kirklees. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 68.0% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.7% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.4% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 50th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 48th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 36th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 53rd highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.9 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 56 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.1% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashbrow School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas CE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 16% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fixby Junior and Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birkby Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kirkheaton Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birkby Infant and Nursery School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025
- Woodhouse Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021), confirmed 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church CE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church CE Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 20 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Christ Church CE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Christ Church CE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Christ Church CE Academy as their first choice for 30 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 23 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138584.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.