SchoolScoresLinthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Church Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5TA
01484 845544 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 November 2021.
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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
72% — 12 points above the Kirklees average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (83%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 61 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.2
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 41st highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.1% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 46th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 23rd highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 73% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.6 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 32nd highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 48th highest of 56 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Linthwaite Clough Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion)
- Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wellhouse Junior and Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Road Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oak CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Helme CofE Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beaumont Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Crosland CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 November 2021.
How did Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 29 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 107740.
- 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.