SchoolScoresKirkburton Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 10 to 13 · Mixed
Part of THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0TJ
01484 222737 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 February 2026 , published 19 April 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
112 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 51% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 48% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 52% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 51% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 96 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 59% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 32 parents of children with SEND Higher than 57% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 44% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
163 pupils in this year group.
62% — 2 points above the Kirklees average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kirklees. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2024 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 13 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 7 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 84 |
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2024 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 14% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.8% | 29.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 73% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9% | 13.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 2% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.4% | 20.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 96% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.7% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 97% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 21.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0 | 26.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 8.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.21% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 92% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.7 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 24% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 14.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Shelley College, A Share Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- King James's School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkburton Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkburton Middle School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding was met.
Would parents recommend Kirkburton Middle School?
79% of the 112 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Kirkburton Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kirkburton Middle School oversubscribed?
For the September 2024 intake, 7 families put Kirkburton Middle School as their first choice for 13 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 7 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143791.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.