Moorlands Primary School, Huddersfield

In its own words: "Moorlands Primary is a through school set in very large and attractive grounds. We have approximately 630 children on roll ranging from Reception to Year 6. The governors and staff believe that children work better and learn more in an atmosphere of friendliness but within a framework of good organisation which engenders good behaviour."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted that you are interested in Moorlands Primary School, a school which is committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all our children. At Moorlands, we believe that primary education should focus on achievement in all areas of school life; all achievements are celebrated and successes shared."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 3 November 2026 and an open evening on Thursday 26 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

Moorlands Primary School has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2025, under its previous registration (URN 135030), 86% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.

For September 2026 entry, 104 families put Moorlands Primary School as their first choice and 235 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 15 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Moorlands Primary School are Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School (1.1 miles, Good, 82% reading, 73% maths); St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School (1.2 miles, Good, 69% reading, 77% maths); Holywell Green Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 81% maths); and Lindley Junior School (1.3 miles, Good, 82% reading, 75% maths).

Moorlands Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Heritage Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (68%), Asian (17%) and Mixed (8%).

The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Moorlands Rd Roman Avenue (opposite), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 38 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).

The secondary schools closest to Moorlands Primary School are Salendine Nook High School (0.8 miles) and The Brooksbank School (1.5 miles).