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Highburton CofE First Academy

Primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees. Report card, May 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected.

Latest inspection: report card, area by area

Inspected 12 May 2026, report published 22 June 2026.

Grades for each area
AreaGradeAcross England
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard62% of schools with a report card got this
AchievementStrong standard16% of schools with a report card got this
Attendance and behaviourExpected standard53% of schools with a report card got this
Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard38% of schools with a report card got this
InclusionStrong standard33% of schools with a report card got this
Leadership and governanceStrong standard22% of schools with a report card got this
Early yearsStrong standard26% of schools with a report card got this
SafeguardingMetMeets 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 May 2030

The last inspection was in May 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

  1. 0.7 milesKirkburton CofE (VA) First School

    Primary, Kirkburton, Kirklees

    Report card, May 2026: 7 expected

  2. 0.8 milesRowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

    Primary, Huddersfield, Kirklees

    Standards maintained (Mar 2025)

  3. 1.1 milesLepton CofE Primary Academy

    Primary, Huddersfield, Kirklees

    School remains Good (Sep 2023)

  4. 1.6 milesShelley First School

    Primary, Huddersfield, Kirklees

    Good (Mar 2023)

  5. 2.0 milesAll Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School

    Primary, Huddersfield, Kirklees

    Report card, Jan 2026: 1 expected, 2 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement Special measures

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.