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Kirklees College

Kirklees, HD1 3LDSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
Progress 8
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About Kirklees College

Kirklees College sits in the Kirklees local authority as a state-funded, mixed sixth-form college for students aged 16 to 99, making it distinct from the area’s mainstream secondary schools. Among the top-performing peers in the same local authority, Heckmondwike Grammar School leads the ranking, followed by Holmfirth High School and Shelley College, A Share Academy. Kirklees College does not appear in that peer ranking, which reflects its specialist post-16 focus rather than a direct comparison with 11–18 schools. The college is one of 30 same-type institutions in the local authority, and the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Moor End Academy, 2.1 kilometres away. With a headteacher in Palvinder Singh and a stated capacity of just 60 students, the college operates on a deliberately small scale, offering an alternative for older learners who may prefer a more adult learning environment over a traditional school sixth form.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressManchester Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 3LD
HeadteacherPalvinder Singh
Local AuthorityKirklees
School Capacity60
Sixth FormYes

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteTheatreArt StudiosScience LabsSports HallPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

SwimmingFootballBasketballCricketCross CountryRoundersRugby

Clubs & Activities

ChessYoung EnterpriseDebateDuke of EdinburghOrchestraCodingEco ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

SEN Pupil Breakdown

6

With EHC Plan

11

SEN Support

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirklees College

Kirklees College offers the following facilities: ICT Suite, Theatre, Art Studios, Science Labs, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sixth Form Centre, Chapel. Contact the school directly for the most up-to-date information about their facilities.