Kaye's Academy, Huddersfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Kaye's Academy creates a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive from the moment they start, with expert teaching in reading and strong progress across the curriculum. The school goes the extra mile for vulnerable pupils, using creative approaches like nurture breakfasts and tailored support to remove barriers to learning. Enriching experiences such as trips, cultural events and clubs ensure all pupils develop into confident, well-rounded individuals.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is exceptional with rich learning opportunities and children developing confidence and independence
- Reading is a priority with consistent phonics teaching and strong achievement in national assessments
- Inclusive culture where leaders actively support vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils with tailored approaches
- Strong behaviour and attendance through clear expectations, positive relationships and personalised support
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with expert teaching that builds knowledge securely from early years onwards
Areas for Improvement
- Early writing development is less secure at first for some pupils, with checks on progress being less precise than in other areas
- New handwriting curriculum is not yet fully embedded, with staff still becoming familiar with its expectations
- Approaches to early transcription need strengthening to help pupils gain accuracy more quickly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Cooking club, sports club, music club, pantomime, residential visit, cultural celebrations (Chinese New Year)
Kaye's Academy is a strong school where children get off to a flying start in early years through nurturing care and ambitious curriculum. Pupils achieve well overall with attendance and behaviour above national standards, and leaders prioritise inclusion and wellbeing for all learners.
At a Glance
11.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
163 pupils
186 capacity
23 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)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.06024%
Overall absence
6.87023%
Persistent absence
131
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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