What is Dalton School's Ofsted rating?

Dalton School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/10/2021. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Dalton School a primary or secondary school?

Dalton School is a primary school in Huddersfield, for ages 3–11.

Where is Dalton School?

Dalton School is in Huddersfield, HD5 9HN (Kirklees local authority).

How many pupils attend Dalton School?

Dalton School has around 486 pupils on roll.

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Dalton School

Goodgraded 13/10/2021Ages 3–11486 pupilsDoes not apply

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Huddersfield, HD5 9HN

Kirklees

Dalton School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Huddersfield, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 486 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/10/2021, Dalton School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Huddersfield can view Dalton School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Huddersfield (HD5 9HN), Dalton School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 13/10/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2-25%

Expected standard (RWM)-25%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake29.2%

Free school meals29.2%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language13.6%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing94.3%

Attendance94.3%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher21.0

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Huddersfield

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyGood · 0.1 mi Hill View AcademyGood · 0.5 mi Southgate SchoolGood · 0.8 mi Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.7 mi Netherhall Learning Campus High SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.8 mi Netherhall Learning Campus Junior SchoolGood · 0.7 mi

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