Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, HD9 7EBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Holmfirth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 1st of 12 primary schools in Holmfirth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 December 2023, report published 29 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2023
Pupils are proud to 'Be bold, go for Gold' in this friendly and inclusive school. They are safe and happy. As a result, they are in school every day. The school is ambitious for pupils to achieve highly. Pupils achieve extremely well. Leaders have high expectations for behaviour. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional in lessons and around school. They value the rewards for their achievements. Pupils know adults care for them. Bullying is rare. Any concerns are quickly dealt with. Children in early years get off to an exceptional start. They show high levels of concentration and enjoyment as they work and play. Every learning activity is purposeful. Staff take every opportunity to encourage the development of communication and language. During the inspection, children confidently took part in the nativity, singing and dancing for their parents. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their interests in a variety of clubs and activities, such as football, multi-sports and outdoor adventurous activities. Pupils enjoy the different clubs for art, the book club, dance and choir. A series of local trips and residentials provide new experiences.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Netherthong Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| New Mill Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Sutcliffe
- Phone
- 01484666601
- Address
- Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, HD9 7EB
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107713
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.