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Huddersfield, Kirklees · ranked for your family, with the reasons

18 state primary schools within 2 miles and 17 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of HD5, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near HD5

18 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of HD5, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Hill View Academy

    State primary · Huddersfield · 0.46 miles

    73of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.46 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.4 of 20 points

      0.46 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Lepton CofE Primary Academy

    State primary · Church of England · Huddersfield · 1.6 miles

    71of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 16% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters17 of 20 points

      Top 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.9 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School

    State primary · Church of England · Huddersfield · 0.64 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.64 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.6 of 20 points

      0.64 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 5.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Moldgreen Community Primary School

    State primary · Huddersfield · 0.50 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.50 miles

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points

      Better than 27% of 14,817 state schools in England: 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15 of 20 points

      0.50 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 14.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Huddersfield · 0.18 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.18 miles · results: better than 41% of schools in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.2 of 20 points

      0.18 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Lowerhouses CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Huddersfield · 0.88 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.88 miles · results: better than 41% of schools in England

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.2 of 20 points

      0.88 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Dalton School

    State primary · Huddersfield · 0.26 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.26 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points

      Better than 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.4 of 20 points

      0.26 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 8.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Hillside Primary School

    State primary · Huddersfield · 1.6 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.2 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 9.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Birkby Infant and Nursery School

    State primary · Huddersfield · 1.8 miles

    56of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · absence 5.3% (similar schools 5.3%) · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.6 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

    State primary · Huddersfield · 1.9 miles

    55of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 11% in England · classes of 28 on average

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters18 of 20 points

      Top 11% of 14,817 state schools in England: 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.8 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 8.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near HD5

17 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of HD5, ranked by what matters to you. 3 more were left out by your filters.

  1. King James's School

    State secondary · Huddersfield · 1.2 miles

    73of 100

    Places reached 1.55 miles in 2026 · 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019)

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters10.1 of 20 points

      Top 50% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.00 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2019: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.4 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.55 miles away; this school is 1.16 miles from the middle of HD5, closer than that. Own admission authority (school or trust); local authority: Kirklees

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 16.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Newsome Academy

    State secondary · Huddersfield · 2.1 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 2.1 miles

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points

      Better than 35% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.19 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.6 of 20 points

      2.1 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 13.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Holmfirth High School

    State secondary · Holmfirth · 4.4 miles

    70of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 9% in England

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters18.4 of 20 points

      Top 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.72 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.4 of 20 points

      4.4 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 14.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. North Huddersfield Trust School

    State secondary · Huddersfield · 1.6 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 1.6 miles

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters4.6 of 20 points

      Better than 23% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.35 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.6 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 27.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Netherhall Learning Campus High School

    State secondary · Huddersfield · 0.71 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.71 miles · classes of 17 on average

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters8.5 of 20 points

      Better than 42% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.09 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.1 of 20 points

      0.71 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 39.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 16.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Kirkburton Middle School

    State secondary · Huddersfield · 3.1 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2024 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · 3.1 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.7 of 20 points

      3.1 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2024 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 7.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. The Brooksbank School

    State secondary · Elland · 4.7 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.18 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.2 of 20 points

      4.7 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 35.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Moor End Academy

    State secondary · Huddersfield · 2.7 miles

    60of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 19% in England · 2.7 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters16.4 of 20 points

      Top 19% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.45 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.1 of 20 points

      2.7 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.26 miles away; this school is 2.72 miles from the middle of HD5, further than that. Own admission authority (school or trust); local authority: Kirklees

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 7.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Honley High School

    State secondary · Holmfirth · 2.9 miles

    53of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 29% in England · 2.9 miles

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points

      Top 29% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.28 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.4 of 20 points

      2.9 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 234 of 238. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 22.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Royds Hall, A Share Academy

    State secondary · Huddersfield · 2.7 miles

    51of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 47% of schools in England · 2.7 miles

    How it scored 51
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 45.7 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.2 of 20 points

      2.7 miles from the middle of HD5, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 134 of 140. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 34.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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