Latest figures published by the Department of Education for the 2020/21 academic year show 3,537 schools are operating at or beyond their capacity, with a combined 56,000 extra pupils on their roll.
There are more than 2,700 primary schools over capacity across England, with almost 21,000 extra pupils between them, and more than 750 secondary schools over capacity, with an extra 35,000 pupils.
In total, these schools are over capacity by 56,368 pupils.
A school is at or in excess of capacity when the number of pupils enrolled is greater than or equal to its number of places.
How does your child’s school compare?
Here we reveal which schools in North Kirklees are the most overcrowded.
5. Roberttown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Roberttown Junior and Infant School is over capacity by 1.7 per cent. The school has an extra four pupils on its roll. Photo: Google
6. Hartshead Junior and Infant School
Hartshead Junior and Infant School is over capacity by 1.2 per cent. The school has one extra pupil on its roll. Photo: Google
7. Howard Park Community School, Cleckheaton
Howard Park Community School, Cleckheaton is over capacity by 1.0 per cent. The school has an extra two pupils on its roll. Photo: Google
8. Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School
Littletown Junior, Infant and Nursery School is over capacity by 0.6 per cent. The school has one extra pupil on its roll. Photo: Google