Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Marsh Hall Lane, Thurstonland, Huddersfield, HD4 6XDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School is a primary school in Huddersfield for ages 4 to 10. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 February 2025, report published 26 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Thurstonland is an inclusive school at the heart of the community. The school's core values, which include self-belief and empathy, are the foundation of its ethos. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement and behaviour. Pupils strive to meet these and this is very much reflected in their work and positive attitudes to learning. Pupils feel happy and safe. Relationships between staff and pupils are friendly and positive. Pupils know adults will help them if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils behave well in lessons and at other times of the school day. Older pupils are excellent role models for their peers. For example, during assemblies they sit with younger pupils to model how to conduct themselves. Pupils have a good understanding of what bullying is. Bullying incidents are extremely rare. Pupils say that adults are quick to sort out any problems. The school provides many opportunities for pupils to see that they can make a positive difference to the school and the community. The school council raises money for extra equipment for the playground. Pupils engage and interact with elderly members of the community, for example singing carols with them at Christmas.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school does not act upon information derived from ongoing assessments quickly enough. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers effectively use assessment information to enable pupils to secure their learning before moving on.
- Some pupils do not have a secure understanding of fundamental British values. They are unable to explain how these are important in everyday life. The school should ensure pupils' knowledge is secure to enable them to fully understand the importance of these values.
Pupil numbers and mix
57 pupils on roll, with places for 72
Schools near Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| New Mill Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 49% met the expected standard |
| New Mill Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 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 10
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lynsey Wagstaff
- Phone
- 01484666480
- Address
- Marsh Hall Lane, Thurstonland, Huddersfield, HD4 6XD
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107717
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.