St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Fieldhead, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Huddersfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 12th of 36 primary schools in Huddersfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 December 2013, report published 27 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 November 2023
Pupils enjoy learning and playing at this caring and happy school. Whole-school welcoming events in September contribute to making pupils feel confident about starting in their new classes. They remind themselves and others: 'You are awesome, so be awesome!' Pupils enjoy attending the wide range of activities provided by the school outside of lessons. They take part in a variety of sporting events with pupils from other schools across the Colne Valley. Many pupils sing in the highly regarded school choir. Pupils take leadership responsibilities seriously, including representing their year group on the school council. Pupils appreciate that staff make learning interesting and enjoyable. They know that the school expects them to work hard and reach their full potential. Pupils respond positively to these expectations and achieve well in most subjects. The school's values of love, honesty, forgiveness, respect and friendship are evident in how pupils treat each other and adults. From the start of Reception, children learn how to follow instructions, listen, share and take turns. This very positive behaviour in lessons and at social times continues as they move up the school.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not ensure that pupils know and use important subject-specific vocabulary. As a result, pupils struggle to explain, evaluate and improve their work. The school should ensure that, in all subjects, pupils know, understand and use the vocabulary that is essential for successful learning.
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not use their checks on what pupils know and remember well enough to identify next steps in learning. The school should make sure that, in all subjects, teachers use assessment information effectively to address gaps in knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
204 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Road Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Wellhouse Junior and Infant School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 36% met the expected standard |
| Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 43% met the expected standard |
| Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jennifer Grindley
- Phone
- 01484644444
- Address
- Fieldhead, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QQ
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107739
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.