SchoolScoresMoorlands Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of HERITAGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Moorlands Road, Mount, Huddersfield, HD3 3UH
01484 655800 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 January 2015. 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.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
148 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 12th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 15th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 34% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 51% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 109 parents who had raised a concern 14th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%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
88 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 135030), before it changed to its current form.
65% — 5 points above the Kirklees average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 104 |
| Of those, offered a place | 89 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 235 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 55th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 27th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 38th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 28th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 28th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 91% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.9 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 29th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 29th highest of 56 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 46% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 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
- Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 73% 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)
- Holywell Green Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lindley Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lindley CofE Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention
- Manor Road Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Reinwood Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Reinwood Infant and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion)
- Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Moorlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moorlands Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Moorlands Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Moorlands Primary School?
95% of the 148 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Moorlands Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Moorlands Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 104 families put Moorlands Primary School as their first choice for 90 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 89 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 151962.
- 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.