Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
School Street, Norristhorpe, Liversedge, WF15 7AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Liversedge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 28th of 97 primary schools in Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 14 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Pupils are proud to attend Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School. They enjoy coming to school and demonstrate enthusiasm for learning. Pupils talk with confidence and clarity about the school's values. They understand how these values prepare them for the next stages of their education. The school has extremely high expectations for pupils' behaviour and academic progress. Pupils achieve well at this school. This is reflected in the school's published outcomes. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They display maturity and respect to each other and adults in school. Pupils demonstrate behaviours such as holding doors open for adults and asking how their day is going. Pupils, staff, parents and carers are united behind the school motto of 'Norristhorpe Together'. This embodies the positive relationships that exist between these different groups. Parents are extremely happy with the education and pastoral support provided by the school. There is a strong safeguarding culture at the school. Pupils are safe. Bullying very rarely happens. If pupils have any concerns, they have trusted adults to speak to. Pupils and families can access extra support from the pastoral team if needed.
What the school should improve
- In one subject, the curriculum is still quite new and is not as fully embedded as leaders intend. In this area of the curriculum, teachers sometimes do not connect pupils' current learning to their previous learning as well as they might. Leaders should continue their support to ensure that the curriculum in this subject is further embedded.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
417 pupils on roll, with places for 419
Schools near Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Lyles
- Phone
- 01924325720
- Address
- School Street, Norristhorpe, Liversedge, WF15 7AW
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107685
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.