Denby Dale First and Nursery School
URN: 107688 • Huddersfield HD8 8SG
Overview
- Name
- Denby Dale First and Nursery School
- URN
- 107688
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Geoff Billing (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01484866071
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gilthwaites Lane, Huddersfield HD8 8SG
Summary
Denby Dale First and Nursery School, located in Huddersfield, is a community primary school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 2-10, with a current enrolment of 101 against a capacity of 180. The school prioritises the holistic development of each child, focusing on personal, social, and emotional well-being through a structured curriculum that includes weekly PSHE lessons and themed assemblies. Outdoor learning is integrated into the curriculum, fostering teamwork and resilience.
The school offers nursery care for children aged 2-3 and 3-4, alongside breakfast and after-school clubs, operating 49 weeks a year to support working families. Denby Dale is committed to inclusivity, with a dedicated team experienced in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school collaborates with external professionals to ensure all children's needs are met.
Community involvement is strong, with an active PTA that enhances the school environment. Denby Dale First and Nursery School prides itself on celebrating individual successes within a nurturing and supportive atmosphere, making it a welcoming place for families.
The school offers nursery care for children aged 2-3 and 3-4, alongside breakfast and after-school clubs, operating 49 weeks a year to support working families. Denby Dale is committed to inclusivity, with a dedicated team experienced in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school collaborates with external professionals to ensure all children's needs are met.
Community involvement is strong, with an active PTA that enhances the school environment. Denby Dale First and Nursery School prides itself on celebrating individual successes within a nurturing and supportive atmosphere, making it a welcoming place for families.
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Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 2 - 10
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 101
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 46
- FSM %
- 9.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 101 | 55 | 46 | 180 | 9.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 97 | 50 | 47 | 180 | 10.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 123 | 67 | 56 | 180 | 9.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 123 | 67 | 56 | 180 | 9.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 138 | 70 | 68 | 180 | 9.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 140 | 69 | 71 | 180 | 10.70 |
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