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Kirkburton Middle School

Kirkburton Middle School

Kirklees, HD8 0TJSecondary School·Ages 10-13
Goodby Ofsted

100%

Capacity

502

Pupils

N/A

Demand

About Kirkburton Middle School

Kirkburton Middle School is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 10 to 13. The school has 502 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 501 places).

Ofsted has rated Kirkburton Middle School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Chris Taylor, it falls under Kirklees local authority.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Kirkburton Middle School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sixth Form Centre, Theatre, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Tennis Courts, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Hockey, Rugby and 6 more, as well as clubs including Model UN, Newspaper, Chess, Drama and 4 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.7%, which is below the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Kirklees, Kirkburton Middle School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range10 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTurnshaws Avenue, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 0TJ
HeadteacherChris Taylor
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils502
Free School Meals (FSM)13.7%
School Capacity502 / 501 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2021
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

10
GymnasiumMusic RoomsArt StudiosSixth Form CentreTheatreDining HallICT SuiteTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

TennisAthleticsHockeyRugbyCross CountryBasketballRowingRoundersSwimmingFootball

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsNewspaperChessDramaArt ClubDuke of EdinburghChoirBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kirkburton Middle School

Kirkburton Middle School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01484222737www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/

Turnshaws Avenue, Huddersfield

Kirklees, HD8 0TJ

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Turnshaws Avenue, Huddersfield

Kirklees, HD8 0TJ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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