South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School, Huddersfield
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Huddersfield. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 28th-highest of the 38 schools in Huddersfield with published results, and 10,716th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Capacity
- 91% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School in detail
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "The Healing of the Paralysed Man (Mark 2:1-12) he lps us as a school community"
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Kirklees and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 68% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Across Kirklees, 94% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Kirklees lodged 196 appeals against primary school offers; 125 reached a hearing and 25 succeeded (20% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School are Netherton Infant and Nursery School (0.1 miles, Good); Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy (0.9 miles); Beaumont Primary Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 74% reading, 75% maths); and Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School (1.1 miles, Good, 76% reading, 60% maths).
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Netherton Infant and Nursery SchoolBerry Brow Infant and Nursery AcademyBeaumont Primary AcademyHonley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Who goes there
15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%), Mixed (11%) and Asian (10%).
Staffing
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Berry Brow Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
30 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is South Crosland School, 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 37 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kirklees (153).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School issued 29 suspensions, 13.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School are Moor End Academy (1.1 miles), Newsome Academy (1.2 miles), Honley High School (1.2 miles) and Colne Valley High School (1.6 miles).
Moor End AcademyNewsome AcademyHonley High SchoolColne Valley High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a caring, inclusive environment where children are genuinely happy and learn to treat each other with respect. The school excels at teaching reading and building knowledge progressively across the curriculum. Children benefit from many leadership opportunities that develop their character while supporting their school and local community.
Key Strengths
- Strong culture of respect, kindness and inclusion where pupils are happy and safe
- Excellent reading programme with consistent phonics teaching that helps pupils become fluent readers
- Well-structured curriculum that builds knowledge step by step, particularly in mathematics and music
- Pupils with SEND receive excellent support and master new knowledge quickly
- Many leadership roles for pupils who support their peers and local community
Areas for Improvement
- When struggling readers read with adults, staff do not consistently encourage them to use their phonics knowledge to help
- Important knowledge in PSHE has not been identified precisely enough, leaving pupils with gaps in understanding key topics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders establishing a strong culture of safeguarding, regular staff training, thorough record-keeping and quick action when concerns arise.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instrument learning, author visits, leadership roles including pupil buddies and lunchtime supervisors, playground leader support at local infant school, uniform exchange at summer gala
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School continues to be a good school with a strong culture of respect and care that helps all pupils flourish and succeed. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum and placed reading at the centre of learning.
At a Glance
15.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 75% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
28.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Kirklees's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is in Kirklees; for families living there:
- Kirklees's school travel policy: School transport
- How to apply: Apply for school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kirklees is 12 (the median across 203 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
212 pupils
234 places
22 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Huddersfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Huddersfield
Across Kirklees council
Places available
5,437
Applications
4,554
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Kirklees council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
17.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
228
Total Pupils
128
Boys
100
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
16.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,582
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,325
Per pupil
£1259k
Total funding
£58k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
12.8%
Persistent absence
219
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Questions parents ask about South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
What are SATs results like at South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
Of the pupils at South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School's Ofsted rating?
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is oversubscribed, Kirklees allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 234 places.
How big are the classes at South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
Classes at South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School average 28.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School has around 228 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School in 2024/25. 12.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
Apply through Kirklees's coordinated admissions process, naming South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kirklees is 12 (the median across 203 schools, same distance and years).
Where is South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is at Moor Lane, Netherton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7HF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)