Wilberlee Junior and Infant School, Slaithwaite
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Slaithwaite. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 28th-highest of the 105 schools in Kirklees with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kirklees (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Wilberlee Junior and Infant School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% 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 (85% in reading, 77% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Wilberlee Junior and Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Wilberlee Junior and Infant School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Wilberlee Junior and Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wilberlee Junior and Infant School are Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School (0.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 73% maths); Nields Academy (0.9 miles, 92% reading, 81% maths); Clough Head Junior and Infant School (1.1 miles, Good, 82% reading, 100% maths); and Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School (1.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 73% maths).
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant SchoolNields AcademyClough Head Junior and Infant SchoolScapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
Who goes there
12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 19 pupils (24.1%) received SEN support and 2 (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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wilberlee, 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 26 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kirklees (153).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Wilberlee Junior and Infant School issued 4 suspensions, 4.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2012, 14 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 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Wilberlee is a caring, happy school where children feel safe and trusted. Teachers build strong relationships with pupils and manage behaviour exceptionally well, creating calm classrooms where learning thrives. The school prioritises reading and maths from the early years, and works closely with parents to support children with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and relationships - pupils feel safe, trusted, and motivated to learn
- Strong phonics teaching with consistent implementation - pupils read fluently and with enthusiasm
- Well-planned curriculum in mathematics with regular recap and support for all learners
- Inclusive approach to SEND with regular review of support plans and ambitious curriculum
- Caring, family-like school culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' understanding of religions and British values (liberty, democracy) is underdeveloped and not remembered from previous learning
- Governors lack detailed information on how curriculum improvements are impacting pupil learning
- Need to strengthen pupils' knowledge and appreciation of different cultures and religious beliefs in modern Britain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with all required staff checks in place, regular updated training for all staff, thorough records, and quick action on concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential visits, after-school clubs, visiting authors
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School continues to be a good school, providing an inclusive and caring environment where pupils thrive. The school has strong relationships between pupils and teachers, calm classrooms, and an exciting curriculum developed through the Heights Federation.
At a Glance
12.7%
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 remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 77% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
31.0
KS2
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Kirklees. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Tuesday 25 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wilberlee Junior and Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wilberlee Junior and Infant 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
82 pupils
84 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Slaithwaite
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Slaithwaite
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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
26.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
79
Total Pupils
39
Boys
40
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,064
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,429
Per pupil
£576k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
71
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Wilberlee Junior and Infant School
What are SATs results like at Wilberlee Junior and Infant School?
Of the pupils at Wilberlee Junior and Infant School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Wilberlee Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Wilberlee Junior and Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Wilberlee Junior and Infant 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 Wilberlee Junior and Infant School?
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Wilberlee Junior and Infant School?
Classes at Wilberlee Junior and Infant School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Wilberlee Junior and Infant School?
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School has around 79 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wilberlee Junior and Infant School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at Wilberlee Junior and Infant School in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wilberlee Junior and Infant School?
Apply through Kirklees's coordinated admissions process, naming Wilberlee Junior and Infant School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Wilberlee Junior and Infant School's term dates?
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Kirklees. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Tuesday 25 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Wilberlee Junior and Infant School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Kirklees is 12 (the median across 203 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Wilberlee Junior and Infant School?
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School is at Heys Lane, Wilberlee, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5UX.
Sources: Kirklees term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)