SchoolScoresCo-op Academy Smithies Moor
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
01924 326708 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 23 April 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Kirklees comparisons use the 76 of its 144 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 68 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 71st highest of 76 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 75th highest of 76 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 73rd highest of 76 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 41 parents whose child had been bullied 19th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 41% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern Joint 54th highest of 70 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 70th highest of 76 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Kirklees figures pool parents at the Kirklees schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
66% — 6 points above the Kirklees average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 28 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Heckmondwike. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.3% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Heckmondwike. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Heckmondwike. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Heckmondwike. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Heckmondwike. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Heckmondwike. Lower than 8% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 23.0% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Heckmondwike. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 24.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Heckmondwike. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.56% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Heckmondwike. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Heckmondwike. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Heckmondwike. Higher than 78% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 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
- Carlinghow Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birstall Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heckmondwike Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gomersal St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gomersal Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Co-op Academy Smithies Moor's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 April 2024.
How did Co-op Academy Smithies Moor do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Co-op Academy Smithies Moor?
70% of the 61 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Co-op Academy Smithies Moor to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Co-op Academy Smithies Moor oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put Co-op Academy Smithies Moor as their first choice for 17 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 15 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 147534.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.