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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor

Requires Improvementgraded 23/04/2024Ages 3–11179 pupilsFaithNone
Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
Kirklees

Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Heckmondwike, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 179 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 23/04/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Heckmondwike can view Co-op Academy Smithies Moor's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Heckmondwike (WF16 9BB), Co-op Academy Smithies Moor 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 & inspectionRequires Improvement

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 23/04/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 3 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Personal development
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)72%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake50.7%
Free school meals50.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language20.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled51%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.0%
Attendance92.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher16.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence26.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in HeckmondwikeSee the full area report for WF16 9BB