Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Manor Road Academy.
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School, Huddersfield
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Huddersfield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 38 schools in Huddersfield with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kirklees (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Kirklees and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 85% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 57 families put Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 108 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School are Manor Road Academy (under 0.1 miles); St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School (0.1 miles, Good, 69% reading, 77% maths); Wellhouse Junior and Infant School (0.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 55% maths); and Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School (0.8 miles, Good, 82% reading, 73% maths).
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Manor Road AcademySt John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant SchoolWellhouse Junior and Infant SchoolScapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School (as of April 2026): 95% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
0.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 34 pupils (8.5%) received SEN support and 15 (3.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Golcar War Memorial (at), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 84 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kirklees (153).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School issued 4 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2017 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
18.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
62 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 92% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
28.2
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School.
- Hoots ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- J's Out of School Club180m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School is a foundation school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Kirklees's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School is in Kirklees; for families living there:
- Kirklees's school travel policy: School transport
- How to apply: Apply for school travel support
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
406 pupils
420 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Huddersfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Huddersfield
Across Kirklees council
Places available
5,437
Applications
4,554
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Kirklees council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
12.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
400
Total Pupils
190
Boys
210
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
20.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,561
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,995
Per pupil
£2285k
Total funding
£127k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
7.1%
Persistent absence
354
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
What are SATs results like at Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Of the pupils at Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, Kirklees allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Classes at Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School average 28.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School has around 400 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School in 2024/25. 7.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Apply through Kirklees's coordinated admissions process, naming Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Hoots Club (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School is at Manor Road, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4QE.