Moor End Academy
107%
Capacity
1,065
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Moor End Academy
Moor End Academy is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school in Kirklees, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. In the local authority, it ranks 5th out of 24 schools of its type based on Progress 8 scores, placing it in the top 25% of schools in the area. The top-performing peers in Kirklees include Heckmondwike Grammar School, Holmfirth High School, and Shelley College, A Share Academy. The school is led by headteacher Natasha Carman and currently has 1,065 pupils on roll, slightly above its stated capacity of 1,000. A notable feature of the school's profile is its high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 47.5%, which is significantly above the national average and gives context to the academic achievements the school has secured.
Academically, Moor End Academy delivers strong outcomes. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school received Outstanding grades across all five assessed categories: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This continues a pattern of excellence, as the school was also rated Outstanding in its previous inspection in 2012. For the 2023/24 academic year, the school's Progress 8 score was 0.45, which is well above the Kirklees local authority average of 0.07 and is classified as 'Above average' nationally. The Attainment 8 score stood at 46.1, and 61.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school's EBacc average point score was 3.79, with 10.3% of pupils entering the EBacc combination of subjects.
The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, with 400 applications for 205 places and 244 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.95. Facilities include a theatre, science labs, a sports hall, tennis courts, astro turf, and a sixth form centre, though the school does not have its own sixth form. A wide range of sports and clubs are on offer, including rowing, martial arts, debate, and a newspaper club. The school provides for a broad spectrum of special educational needs, including specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, and physical disabilities, and it has a resourced provision. This is a school that suits families looking for a high-performing, inclusive state secondary with a strong track record of adding value for pupils from a wide range of backgrounds.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Dryclough Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 5JA |
| Headteacher | Natasha Carman |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 1,065 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.5% |
| School Capacity | 1,065 / 1,000 (107% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.45)
570th of 3,141
Nationally
46th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
5th of 24
In Kirklees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/232%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 196 pupils).
- Sixth form college65%
- FE college26%
- Not sustained6%
- School sixth form (stay)2%
- Employment2%
- Apprenticeship1%
94% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed205
400
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
244 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian66.5%
- White British11.7%
- Mixed6.7%
- White (other)2.9%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moor End Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Dryclough Road, Huddersfield
Kirklees, HD4 5JA
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