Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 6HROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Cleckheaton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 18th of 97 primary schools in Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2013, report published 22 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 April 2023
Pupils describe this school as being like one big family. They enjoy being part of the friendly, purposeful community. Relationships between staff and pupils are kind and respectful. Pupils know that an adult or a friend will help them if they have any worries. Pupils are well cared for. They feel happy and safe at school. There are high expectations of behaviour and learning. Pupils behave well in lessons and are eager to learn. They enjoy lessons because leaders have provided a varied and interesting curriculum. Pupils are considerate of others. They move around school sensibly and play happily together at breaktime. Bullying is extremely rare. Pupils describe the stages of unkind behaviour as 'being rude, then mean, then bullying'. They say that teachers 'shut it down as soon it gets rude'. The extensive school grounds are put to good use in promoting physical and mental health. Many of the clubs and activities for pupils to enjoy at lunchtime and after school take place outside. Pupils in the cycling club enjoy using the nearby 'Greenway'. The eco club use the polytunnel and garden to grow vegetables for the school kitchen. Many pupils gain leadership skills through being school councillors, worship leaders and sports leaders. The school council have planned a day of exciting activities to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
What the school should improve
- Assessment, in subjects other than English and mathematics, is at different stages of development. Leaders should embed strategies for teachers to check, in lessons and over time, how well pupils have learned the important curriculum knowledge and skills identified in every subject.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
419 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 41% met the expected standard |
| Howard Park Community School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Scholes Village Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Hightown Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Not published |
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
- Mrs Joanne Burden
- Phone
- 01274876461
- Address
- Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 6HR
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 136511
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.