SchoolScoresWhitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of SHARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton, BD19 3AQ
01274 851152 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 December 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 March 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
207 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Kirklees comparisons use the 15 of its 27 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 12 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 | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 7th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 74% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 46% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 79% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 64% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 76 parents whose child had been bullied 12th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 39% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 177 parents who had raised a concern Joint 6th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 45% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 62% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 62 parents of children with SEND Joint 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 55% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 47% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 33% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 65% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). 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. Kirklees figures pool parents at the Kirklees 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
247 pupils in this year group.
45% — 2 points below the Kirklees average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42.7 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
240 pupils in this year group.
89% — 3 points below the Kirklees average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 17% | 16% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 16% | 33% | 13% |
| Further education college | 45% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 249 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 255 |
| Of those, offered a place | 230 (90%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 558 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Kirklees. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.1% | 29.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Kirklees. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.5% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Kirklees. Higher than 83% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.8% | 13.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 27 state secondary schools in Kirklees. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 20.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Kirklees. Lower than 66% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Kirklees. Lower than 55% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.6% | 21.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Kirklees. Lower than 18% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 36.2 | 26.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Kirklees. Lower than 26% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 8.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.16% | 0.21% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Kirklees. Higher than 78% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.2 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Kirklees. Higher than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 6th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Kirklees. Higher than 71% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.5% | 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
- Spen Valley High School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- BBG Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2021 · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Appleton Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lightcliffe Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brian Jackson College 2.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- Heckmondwike Grammar School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 100% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brighouse High School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tong Leadership Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Mirfield Free Grammar 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), some aspects weaker 2024 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy's Ofsted rating?
Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 December 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy?
72% of the 207 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 255 families put Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy as their first choice for 249 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 230 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 149162.
- 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, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.