Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
Headteacher · Mrs Caroline Watkiss
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Key facts
Pupils148Capacity 270
OfstedRequires improvementInspected 23 April 2024
TrustThe Co-Operative Academies Trust
Free school meals54.4%
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Graded inspection on 23 April 2024.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- Early yearsRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Kirklees council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in KirkleesNearby schools for the same ages
- Carlinghow Academy0.7 mi
- Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School0.7 mi
- Birstall Primary Academy0.8 mi
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy0.8 mi
- Heckmondwike Primary Academy0.9 mi