SchoolScoresGrange Moor Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
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Liley Lane, Grange Moor, Wakefield, WF4 4EW
01924 840748 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 Joint 52nd highest of 76 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 76 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 76 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 89% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 34th highest of 76 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). 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
6 pupils in this year group.
Only 6 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 107664), before it changed to its current form.
33% — 27 points below the Kirklees average, and 29 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 33% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 33% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 33% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 97 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 95 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 13 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 36 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 1.0
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 136th highest of 144 state primary schools in Kirklees. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 144 state primary schools in Kirklees. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 40th highest of 144 state primary schools in Kirklees. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 97th highest of 144 state primary schools in Kirklees. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 124th lowest of 144 state primary schools in Kirklees. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 93rd lowest of 144 state primary schools in Kirklees. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 110th lowest of 144 state primary schools in Kirklees. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.7 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 102nd lowest of 144 state primary schools in Kirklees. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 125th highest of 144 state primary schools in Kirklees. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.8 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 70th highest of 144 state primary schools in Kirklees. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Flockton CofE (C) First School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lepton CofE Primary Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Overthorpe CofE Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highburton CofE First Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected
- Emley First School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Thornhill Junior and Infant School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Hopton Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crowlees CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Grange Moor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Grange Moor Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 29 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Grange Moor Primary School?
92% of the 12 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Grange Moor Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Grange Moor Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put Grange Moor Primary School as their first choice for 13 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 13 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 151411.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.