- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
24 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 167
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.3
Schools in HD8
A postcode district in Kirklees
- Postcode district
- 34 schools and nurseries
In short: HD8 is a postcode district in Kirklees with 19 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 14 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3419 primary · 5 secondary · 14 nurseries
Top-rated
All HD8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in HD8
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in HD8
19 in HD8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
46 first choices, 46 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 422
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
7 first choices, 13 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 495
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
Top Secondary Schools in HD8
5 in HD8, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1651.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 1,274
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
7 first choices, 13 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 495
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 592
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Nurseries in HD8
14 in HD8, highest Ofsted grade first
Barncliffe Day Nursery
Huddersfield, HD8 8LU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Highburton Playgroup
Huddersfield, HD8 0QT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet Lepton
Huddersfield, HD8 0HB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in HD8
1 in HD8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1651.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 1,274
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Special Schools in HD8
2 in HD8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Joseph Norton Academy
Huddersfield, HD8 9JU · Academy · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 23.1%
- Pupils
- 62
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.2
Edan Court School
Huddersfield, HD8 9TR · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 22
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in HD8
1 in HD8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Edan Court School
Huddersfield, HD8 9TR · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 22
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in HD8, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding6
- Good17
- Not graded yet11
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every HD8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
HD8 has 34 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in HD8
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about HD8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in HD8?
HD8 has 34 schools, including 19 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 14 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in HD8?
The highest-ranked schools in HD8 on Eduscope are Shelley College, A Share Academy, Lepton CofE Primary Academy, Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in HD8?
There is 1 independent school in HD8, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in HD8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 34 schools in HD8 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.