Lindley Church of England Infant School, Huddersfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Lindley Church of England Infant School creates a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels valued and cared for. The school is highly inclusive, providing thoughtful support for pupils with additional needs and disadvantaged learners. Staff build strong relationships with families and offer a rich range of activities including woodland adventures and visits that broaden children's experiences beyond the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and well cared for with kind, supportive relationships between staff and children
- Strong inclusive culture where all pupils, including those with additional needs, receive tailored support
- Good progress in attendance rates with effective tracking and communication with families
- Broad enrichment offer including clubs, woodland adventures and educational visits
- Effective pastoral support helping pupils manage their feelings and behaviour
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement gaps in phonics and writing skills need to be closed - current results are below what they should be
- Teaching quality is inconsistent across the school - some lessons do not match pupils' individual needs well
- Early years staff do not consistently use high-quality language interactions and play-based learning
- Governance oversight was weak - trustees need to continue strengthening their checks and challenge
- Leadership improvements are early stage and need more time to show impact
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are fulfilled, keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Lego club, choir, boccia, woodland adventures, botanical garden visits, careers week with visiting professionals
Lindley Church of England Infant School is an inclusive school where pupils feel safe and cared for, though current achievement levels need improvement in phonics and writing. Recent leadership changes have identified areas for development and improvements are underway, but it is too early to see the full impact.
At a Glance
5.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
359 pupils
360 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Huddersfield
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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(105)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.33777%
Overall absence
8.64198%
Persistent absence
243
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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