Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Holmfirth Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School is a primary school in Holmfirth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 10th of 12 primary schools in Holmfirth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 March 2012, report published 6 April 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

58 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths59%

59%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

386 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals11.4%

11.4%, 15.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.8%

0.8%, 20.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13%

13%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Meltham Moor Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	90% met the expected standard
Helme Church of England Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	77% met the expected standard
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	51% met the expected standard
Netherton Infant and Nursery School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Netherthong Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	84% met the expected standard

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: Mr Phil Gibbins
Phone: 01484850671
Website: melthamceschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Holmfirth Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DA
Local authority: Kirklees
URN: 107718

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.