Schools across Kirklees
Local authority · 210 schools across 15 towns
210
152 primary · 28 secondary
66,977
90% capacity used
63
8 outstanding · 55 good
74,677
7,700 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
71.5%
KS2 Maths
70.7%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
7,102 spare places
Secondary Schools
313 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.1%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.4%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
167
2024/25
Absence trend across Kirklees schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
23%
Plans Issued
785
Assessment Requests
771
Tribunal Cases
16
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
268
Lodged
(4.1%)
179
Heard
46
Successful
(26%)
Primary (infant classes)
162
Lodged
(3.2%)
105
Heard
19
Successful
(18%)
Secondary
357
Lodged
(5.8%)
288
Heard
103
Successful
(36%)
Total
625
Lodged
(4.9%)
467
Heard
149
Successful
(32%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.