How many pupils does Dalton School have?

Dalton School has 486 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Dalton School?

The headteacher of Dalton School is Ian Richardson.

What type of school is Dalton School?

Dalton School is a Community school with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Dalton School in?

Dalton School is in the Kirklees local authority area.

Community school Primary Open

Dalton School

Mayfield Avenue, Dalton, Kirklees, West Yorkshire, HD5 9HN

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 13 October 2021). Last inspected 10 February 2026.

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486

Pupils

29.1%

Free school meals

1 September 1998

Opened

About this school

Dalton School is a Community school serving primary age pupils, located in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The school has 486 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 13 October 2021). Last inspected 10 February 2026. The Headteacher is Ian Richardson. The school is administered by Kirklees local authority. It opened in 1 September 1998.

School details

Headteacher: Ian Richardson
Local authority: Kirklees
Gender: Mixed
URN: 131849

Contact

01484538729 office.dalton@kirkleeseducation.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Dalton School are handled by the school or the local authority (Kirklees). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

52%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →