Emley First 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
Emley First School provides an exceptional learning environment where children from all backgrounds thrive and make rapid progress. Teachers are highly skilled at understanding each child's needs and planning activities that inspire learning, while maintaining outstanding standards of behaviour and safety. The school has earned multiple national awards including Artsmark Gold and gives pupils memorable experiences through a rich, well-planned curriculum.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make rapid progress from below-average starting points to above-average attainment in English and mathematics
- Teaching is consistently good and much of it is outstanding, with teachers highly aware of individual pupil needs
- Pupils behave exceptionally well and show excellent respect, politeness and enjoyment of school
- Very effective marking in English and mathematics helps pupils understand their next steps for improvement
- Comprehensive support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs ensures they make the same outstanding progress as other pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Broaden the very effective marking practices used in English and mathematics to other curriculum subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils feel very safe in school and have an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe, with comprehensive anti-bullying understanding and regular visits from emergency services.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, anti-bullying weeks, cycling proficiency courses, quarry exploration area, Peter's Garden outdoor space
Emley First School is an outstanding school where pupils make rapid progress and achieve above-average attainment in English and mathematics by the end of Year 5. The school excels in teaching quality, pupil behaviour, and leadership.
At a Glance
11.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
21.5
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
137 pupils
150 capacity
13 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)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.15434%
Overall absence
10.61947%
Persistent absence
113
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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