Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
URN: 107645 • Huddersfield HD7 4NU
Overview
- Name
- Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
- URN
- 107645
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Natalie Shackleton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01484647008
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Road, Huddersfield HD7 4NU
Summary
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School is a small community primary school located in the village of Scapegoat Hill, Huddersfield, serving 76 pupils with a capacity for 84. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and friendly environment, where staff are dedicated to helping each child achieve their personal, social, and academic potential. The core values of Aspiration, Respect, and Compassion (ARC) are central to the school’s ethos, guiding both teaching and interactions within the school community.
The curriculum at Scapegoat Hill is designed to be creative and ambitious, aiming to raise aspirations and instill a love of learning in students. The school places a strong emphasis on phonics and reading, recognizing these skills as foundational for lifelong learning. Additionally, the school is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that all children, regardless of their needs, have opportunities to thrive.
Community involvement is encouraged through initiatives like the Friends of Scape School (FOSS), a group of parent volunteers who support school events and fundraising efforts. The school welcomes visits from prospective families and encourages engagement with its vibrant community.
The curriculum at Scapegoat Hill is designed to be creative and ambitious, aiming to raise aspirations and instill a love of learning in students. The school places a strong emphasis on phonics and reading, recognizing these skills as foundational for lifelong learning. Additionally, the school is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that all children, regardless of their needs, have opportunities to thrive.
Community involvement is encouraged through initiatives like the Friends of Scape School (FOSS), a group of parent volunteers who support school events and fundraising efforts. The school welcomes visits from prospective families and encourages engagement with its vibrant community.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Absences (sen)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- Latest Newsletter (download)
- Information Click here to find general information about admissions, policies, how we use funding to support children’s learning, Ofsted and more. Read More (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Safeguarding Safeguarding is paramount to our whole school community. Click here for information on how we keep ourselves safe, view policies and get information on safety online. Read More (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 76
- Boys
- 46
- Girls
- 30
- FSM %
- 13.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 76 | 46 | 30 | 84 | 13.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 80 | 43 | 37 | 84 | 11.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 75 | 43 | 32 | 84 | 10.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 75 | 43 | 32 | 84 | 10.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 79 | 43 | 36 | 84 | 11.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 81 | 41 | 40 | 84 | 6.20 |
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