Oak CofE Primary School, Huddersfield

In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at Oak CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 59% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Kirklees and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 52% in reading and 44% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Oak CofE Primary School as their first choice and 78 named it as one of their preferences, for 32 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 Oak CofE Primary School are Oak CofE Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Beaumont Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 75% maths); Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School (0.7 miles, Good, 77% reading, 60% maths); and Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy (0.7 miles, 75% reading, 77% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Oak CofE Primary School.

46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oak CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 74% would recommend the school, 78% say their child is happy there and 56% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (87%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (56%).

51.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 53.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (44%), White British (22%) and Mixed (11%).

In 2026, 75 pupils (21.2%) received SEN support and 9 (2.5%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Lockwood Rail Station, about 850 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dryclough Road Schools, 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 234 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kirklees (153), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Oak CofE Primary School issued 18 suspensions, 4.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Oak CofE Primary School are Moor End Academy (0.3 miles); Royds Hall, A Share Academy (0.8 miles); Newsome Academy (1.1 miles); and Colne Valley High School (1.5 miles).