Dalton School, Huddersfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Dalton School excels at including all pupils and making sure everyone learns together - particularly pupils with visual impairments and special needs who receive tailored support. The school teaches writing really well, with pupils using impressive vocabulary to express themselves. Staff build strong relationships with pupils, creating a calm, orderly environment where pupils enjoy coming to school and behave positively.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in writing with strong vocabulary use and secure understanding by Year 6
- Excellent inclusive provision for pupils with visual impairments and special educational needs
- Strong attendance rates and positive behaviour across the school with significantly reduced suspension rates
- Well-designed curriculum with clear identification of what pupils should learn
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with emotional and social needs
Areas for Improvement
- Published test results do not yet reflect the strong writing achievements seen in classrooms
- Some children in early years not fully clear on how to engage in activities, limiting their learning
- Attainment in external tests and assessments in reading and mathematics needs to improve further
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Cricket, multi-sports, music lessons, theatre visits, farm visits, museum visits
Dalton School is an inclusive primary school where pupils achieve well in writing and are increasingly ready for secondary school. The school has made significant improvements in curriculum design, behaviour management, and support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
30.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
VI - Visual Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 74%. Maths has declined from 76% to 72%. Writing has declined from 71% to 62%.
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
23.4
Infant (KS1)
32.9
KS2
17
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
487 pupils
490 capacity
3 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Huddersfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Huddersfield
Admissions Demand - Kirklees
Places available
5,606
Applications
4,584
Got 1st preference
93.6%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Kirklees (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.04153%
Overall absence
10.25%
Persistent absence
400
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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