St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School, Huddersfield

In its own words: "At St John's Church School, inspired by the parable of the mustard seed, we nurture the God-given potential within every person. Rooted in Christian values, we grow and flourish together in a caring, inclusive community where everyone is valued, encouraged and inspired to develop academically, socially and spiritually, enabling all to make a positive difference in the world."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is with great pleasure that we welcome you and your child to St John's Church School family. At St John's we believe our most important role is to teach children to be the best they can be, celebrating their individuality and talents in our inclusive and vibrant school."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Kirklees and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 89% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 38 families put St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School as their first choice and 90 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School are Manor Road Academy (0.1 miles); Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School (0.1 miles, Good, 81% reading, 80% maths); Wellhouse Junior and Infant School (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 55% maths); and Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School (0.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 73% maths).

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (75%), Mixed (13%) and Black (7%).

The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Banks Approach, 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 80 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kirklees (153).

In 2024/25, St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School issued 5 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School are Salendine Nook High School (1.1 miles) and Colne Valley High School (1.2 miles).