Hepworth Junior and Infant School has closed (Sunday 31 May 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Hepworth Junior and Infant School.
Hepworth Junior and Infant School, Holmfirth
Hepworth Junior and Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Holmfirth. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 13 schools in Holmfirth with published results, and 361st of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kirklees (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Hepworth Junior and Infant School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Hepworth Junior and Infant School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Kirklees and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 88% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hepworth Junior and Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Hepworth Junior and Infant School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Hepworth Junior and Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hepworth Junior and Infant School are Hepworth Junior and Infant School (under 0.1 miles); Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School (0.7 miles, 72% reading, 66% maths); Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School (1.4 miles, Requires improvement, 58% reading, 50% maths); and New Mill Junior School (1.6 miles, Outstanding, 62% reading, 68% maths).
Hepworth Junior and Infant School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Hepworth Junior and Infant SchoolScholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant SchoolHade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolNew Mill Junior School
Who goes there
6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 10 pupils (8.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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.
Staffing
Hepworth Junior and Infant School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stocksmoor Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hepworth Junior and Infant School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 18 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kirklees (153).
Suspensions and exclusions
Hepworth Junior and Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; 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 May 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hepworth is a welcoming school where children feel safe and respected. Teachers are skilled at reading, writing and maths, checking carefully what each child has learned and adapting teaching accordingly. The school offers wonderful outdoor learning opportunities, from the forest and vegetable garden to looking after beehives, giving children unique hands-on experiences beyond the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading instruction with careful grouping and phonics-matched books
- Strong teaching of writing and mathematics with precise assessment of pupil understanding
- Welcoming, respectful school community where pupils feel safe and happy
- Exciting outdoor learning curriculum including forest access, gardening and beekeeping
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Subject plans in science and design technology do not clearly identify the most important knowledge pupils should grasp
- Assessment methods in some subjects do not precisely check what pupils have learned
- Some targets for pupils with special educational needs lack detail on the smaller steps to focus on
- Safeguarding policy unclear about how staff should report concerns
- Currently no subject leader for music
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff fully aware of how to keep pupils safe and raise concerns, though the safeguarding policy documentation needs clarification on reporting procedures.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school recycling club, community coffee morning support, forest learning, beekeeping, vegetable gardening
Hepworth Junior and Infant School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming community where pupils feel safe and happy. The school excels in reading, writing and mathematics, with well-planned lessons and strong teaching.
At a Glance
6.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 88% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 88% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 88% to 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
33.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hepworth Junior and Infant School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hepworth Junior and Infant School.
- Hepworth Pre-School and Out of School Club370m away · Ofsted: Good
Term dates
Hepworth Junior and Infant School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Kirklees. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Tuesday 25 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hepworth Junior and Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hepworth Junior and Infant 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 Hepworth Junior and Infant School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
110 pupils
112 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Holmfirth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Holmfirth
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
8.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
114
Total Pupils
63
Boys
51
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
14.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,154
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,539
Per pupil
£688k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
11.0%
Persistent absence
100
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hepworth Junior and Infant School
What are SATs results like at Hepworth Junior and Infant School?
Of the pupils at Hepworth Junior and Infant School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Hepworth Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Hepworth Junior and Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Hepworth Junior and Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Hepworth Junior and Infant 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 Hepworth Junior and Infant School?
Hepworth Junior and Infant School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Hepworth Junior and Infant School?
Classes at Hepworth Junior and Infant School average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Hepworth Junior and Infant School?
Hepworth Junior and Infant School has around 114 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hepworth Junior and Infant School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Hepworth Junior and Infant School in 2024/25. 11% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hepworth Junior and Infant School?
Apply through Kirklees's coordinated admissions process, naming Hepworth Junior and Infant 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 Hepworth Junior and Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Hepworth Junior and Infant School: Hepworth Pre-School and Out of School Club (370m away, rated Good by Ofsted). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Hepworth Junior and Infant School's term dates?
Hepworth Junior and Infant School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Kirklees. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Tuesday 25 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
Where is Hepworth Junior and Infant School?
Hepworth Junior and Infant School is at Maingate, Hepworth, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1TJ.
Source: Kirklees term dates