Schools

Schools in Lower Hopton

There are 9 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lower Hopton: 7 primary, 2 secondary. 89% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 84% across Kirklees. Among the best results: Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School.

WF14, Kirklees · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lower Hopton

9schools and nurseries

89%good or betterKirklees: 84%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Hopton Primary School Primary · 306 pupils · 0.25 miles Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in every area
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary · 417 pupils · 0.6 miles Report card May 2026: Strong standard in 4, expected standard in 3
Castle Hall Academy Secondary · 863 pupils · 0.8 miles Good (2023)
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School Primary · 410 pupils · 0.95 miles School remains Good (2023)
The Mirfield Free Grammar Secondary · 1300 pupils · 1.2 miles Some aspects not as strong (2025)
Old Bank Academy Primary · 114 pupils · 1.3 miles Good (2024)
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Primary · 482 pupils · 1.3 miles Good (2023)
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Primary · 401 pupils · 1.4 miles School remains Good (2023)
Diamond Wood Community Academy Primary · 339 pupils · 1.5 miles Standards maintained (2024)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionSun 13 Sept0.25 miles

Hopton Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Hopton Primary School, WF14 8PR
School inspectionMon 11 May0.6 miles

Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Strong standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School, WF14 9PD

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Lower Hopton	9	89%
Mirfield	9	89%
Battyeford	4	75%
Towngate	3	100%
Northorpe	4	100%
Kirkheaton	8	88%
Ravensthorpe	2	100%

See every Kirklees school on the Kirklees schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Lower Hopton?

9 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lower Hopton.

Are the schools in Lower Hopton good?

89% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 84% across Kirklees.