Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
Heaton Road, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD1 4JJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Huddersfield for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 20th of 36 primary schools in Huddersfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2019, report published 11 April 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils enjoy attending Paddock Junior, Infant and Nursery School. They value the positive relationships that they have with staff. Pupils are supportive of one another and behave well in classrooms and around the school. They recognise that helping others makes them feel good too. The school environment is well organised and welcoming. Displays showcase the pride that pupils take in their work. The school supports pupils to do their best. As a result, pupils' performance in national tests in both key stages 1 and 2 improved in 2023 and are now in line with national averages in reading, writing and mathematics. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. They have positive attitudes to learning. Pupils are respectful of people's differences. They enjoy learning about people who may have different beliefs to their own. Pupils enjoy celebrating festivals from different faiths. They recognise that it is acceptable to have different views. Pupils feel safe in school. Bullying is rare. Pupils know that a trusted adult will help them if they have any concerns. The school provides a range of ways for pupils to report concerns confidentially.
What the school should improve
- The school does not use assessment information effectively in a small number of subjects. This means that the school does not have a well-informed understanding of how well pupils are learning the intended curriculum in these subjects. The school should ensure that assessment information is used strategically to further develop the school's curriculum.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This is particularly the case for disadvantaged pupils. When not at school, pupils are missing out on important learning. The school should continue to implement the plan in place to improve rates of attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
48 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
327 pupils on roll, with places for 350
Schools near Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | 63% met the expected standard |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Reinwood Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oak CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Pearson
- Phone
- 01484515954
- Address
- Heaton Road, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD1 4JJ
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107615
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.