Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School, Huddersfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels in teaching writing, with pupils reaching well above average standards by the end of Year 6. Attendance is strong and pupils genuinely enjoy coming to school. The school organizes engaging clubs and activities that pupils value highly, and creates a welcoming environment where children feel safe and supported.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make excellent progress in writing with standards well above average by Year 6
- Attendance is above average with all pupils attending regularly
- Pupils enjoy school, feel safe, and appreciate the clubs and activities on offer
- Governors have developed good understanding of school performance
Areas for Improvement
- Most able pupils are not making sufficient progress in reading and mathematics
- Teaching quality is inconsistent and does not challenge all learners appropriately
- Teachers do not manage teaching assistants effectively to support learning throughout lessons
- Behaviour management in lessons needs improvement as pupils lose concentration
- School leaders have not communicated well with parents or improved teaching standards since last inspection
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements were found to be effective, with pupils confirming they feel safe at school.
Extracurricular Activities
clubs, activities
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School requires improvement. The school has declined from its previous 'Good' rating, with particular concerns about pupil progress in reading and mathematics, teaching quality, and leadership effectiveness.
At a Glance
14.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 82%. Maths has declined from 92% to 73%. Writing has remained stable at around 82%.
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
35.0
KS2
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
75 pupils
84 capacity
9 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)
Inspection History(9)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.61811%
Overall absence
5.88235%
Persistent absence
68
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.