SchoolScoresScissett Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 10 to 13 · Mixed
Part of THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JX
01484 865444 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 October 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
124 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Huddersfield comparisons use the 8 of its 12 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Huddersfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 79% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 70% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 80% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 76% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 78% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 60% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 91% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 83 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 62% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 60% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 29 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 43% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 44% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 77% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 61% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). 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. Huddersfield figures pool parents at the Huddersfield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
192 pupils in this year group.
59% — about the same as the Kirklees average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 29.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 83% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9% | 13.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 1% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.5% | 20.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 89% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.7% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 85% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2% | 21.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3 | 26.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 87% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 8.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.34% | 0.21% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 90% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.3 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 65% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1% | 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 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Scissett Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Scissett Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 October 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Would parents recommend Scissett Middle School?
89% of the 124 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Scissett Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143792.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.