Helme Church of England Academy
Primary school in Holmfirth, Kirklees. Report card, Jul 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 14 July 2026, report published 14 September 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Strong standard | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around July 2030
The last inspection was in July 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.7 milesMeltham Moor Primary School
Good (Feb 2024)
- 1.0 milesMeltham CofE (VC) Primary School
School remains Good (Jun 2022)
- 1.4 milesLinthwaite Clough Primary School
Inadequate (Sep 2023) Special measures
- 1.5 milesLinthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Report card, Apr 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention
- 1.8 milesNields Academy
Inadequate (Nov 2023) Special measures
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.