SchoolScoresSouth Crosland CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Moor Lane, Netherton, Moor Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 7HF
01484 667075 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 January 2013.
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 July 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
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.
51% — 9 points below the Kirklees average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 51% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
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 39th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 35th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 35th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 45th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 41st lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 58th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 48th lowest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 46th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 26th highest of 63 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 43rd highest of 56 state primary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 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
- Netherton Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- Beaumont Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newsome Junior Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oak CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Pleasant Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillside Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is South Crosland CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School's Ofsted rating?
South Crosland CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 January 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 July 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did South Crosland CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 107734.
- 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.