Lepton CofE Primary Academy, Huddersfield

In its own words: "Our school aims to serve the community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. We encourage an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, and promote Christian values through the experience we offer to all our pupils."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, athletics, dance, Lego and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am.

In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Lepton CofE Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Kirklees and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 82% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Lepton CofE Primary Academy as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lepton CofE Primary Academy are Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School (0.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 94% maths); Highburton CofE First Academy (1.1 miles); Hill View Academy (1.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); and All Hallows CofE Primary Academy (1.5 miles).

Lepton CofE Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

Lepton CofE Primary Academy is one of 17 schools run by Enhance Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

2.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 18 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 2 (1.2%) 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 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greave House Terrace, 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Lepton CofE Primary Academy 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 64 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kirklees (153).

Lepton CofE Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Lepton CofE Primary Academy are King James's School (1.1 miles) and Kirkburton Middle School (1.6 miles).