Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Liversedge

In its own words: "At Headlands, we are proud to be a Church school. Our school vision of ‘growing a loving, happy and flourishing community’ is rooted in Biblical teachings. ‘I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full’ John 10:10 We aim to provide a welcoming atmosphere and to be accessible to parents whenever possible."

From the headteacher's welcome: "“Welcome to Headlands CE JIN School, a place where pupils learn and flourish in a safe, loving environment. All of our dedicated, caring and supportive staff ensure that every child’s learning and pastoral needs are fully supported to enable them to flourish across all areas of our broad and balanced curriculum."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, drama, choir and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £5.00 per day.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 4pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Kirklees and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School are Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 76% maths); Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 73% maths); Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School (0.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 77% maths); and Roberttown CofE Primary School (0.9 miles).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School.

41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).

5.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%), Asian (9%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 95 pupils (30.4%) received SEN support and 10 (3.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Mirfield Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Headlands School, 80 metres away.

In 2024/25, Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School issued 37 suspensions, 11 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School are Spen Valley High School (0.3 miles); Heckmondwike Grammar School (1.2 miles); The Mirfield Free Grammar (1.6 miles); and Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy (1.7 miles).