SchoolScoresMarsden Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
Manchester Road, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6EP
01484 843588 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 January 2022.
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 |
| 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
37 pupils in this year group.
73% — 13 points above the Kirklees average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.2% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 29th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.6% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 30th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 38th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 41st lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 26th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 48th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.2 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 56 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 52% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 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
- Marsden Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Slaithwaite CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nields Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wilberlee Junior and Infant School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meltham Moor Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Helme CofE Academy 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Marsden Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Marsden Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 January 2022.
How did Marsden Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141687.
- 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.