Howard Park Community School, Cleckheaton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Howard Park Community School has maintained its good performance since its last inspection. The school continues to sustain its standards across pupil attainment, progress and attendance. Parents can be confident that their children are in a school that Ofsted has confirmed is performing well.
Howard Park Community School was judged as good in its last September 2010 inspection. The interim assessment indicates the school's performance has been sustained, with the next full inspection not due before summer term 2015.
At a Glance
18.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 72%. Maths has remained stable at around 69%. Writing has remained stable at around 66%.
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
235 pupils
236 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Cleckheaton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cleckheaton
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(8)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.53898%
Overall absence
16.48352%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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