SchoolScoresLinthwaite Clough Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
Chapel Hill, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5NJ
01484 844300 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 19 September 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Huddersfield comparisons use the 31 of its 63 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 32 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 | Huddersfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 28th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 26th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 29th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 51% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 26th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 10% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 30th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58%said yes | 90% | 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. Huddersfield figures pool parents at the Huddersfield 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
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 105 |
"Not published": No figure published.
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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 56 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 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 36th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 48th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 33rd highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 49th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 56th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 60th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.8% | 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 Joint 24th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 72% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.5 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 20th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 56 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.8% | 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 Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 72% 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)
- Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nields Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Road Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Helme CofE Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Slaithwaite CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clough Head Junior and Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Linthwaite Clough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Linthwaite Clough Primary School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 September 2023.
How did Linthwaite Clough Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. No figure published.
Would parents recommend Linthwaite Clough Primary School?
58% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Linthwaite Clough Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Linthwaite Clough Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Linthwaite Clough Primary School as their first choice for 18 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 17 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 150960.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.