Salendine Nook High School
98%
Capacity
1,401
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Salendine Nook High School
Parents thinking about Salendine Nook High School will find strong reassurance in the most recent Parent View responses. Of the 234 families who responded between September 2024 and September 2025, a striking 91% said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a very high level of satisfaction. The school is also clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 729 applications for 264 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.76. Of those, 322 families put it as their first preference, and 255 of those received offers. On the day-to-day experience, 88% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 90% felt their child is safe. Communication seems to be a particular strength, with 98% agreeing the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 95% saying the school lets them know how their child is doing.
Academically, Salendine Nook is performing well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.21 is significantly higher than the Kirklees local authority average of 0.07, and the school ranks 10th out of 24 secondary schools in the area. The Attainment 8 score sits at 49.9, and 51.6% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2016, rated it Good overall, with Good for both leadership and management and for behaviour and attitudes. An ungraded inspection in January 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained. The school has clearly improved since its previous graded inspection in November 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The EBacc entry rate is high at 62.5%, and 30% of pupils achieved the EBacc at a grade 5 or above.
The school is a large, non-selective secondary for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sixth form. It has a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, and music rooms, and offers clubs from Model UN and Young Enterprise to gardening and martial arts. The school reports a wide array of SEND provisions, covering areas from dyslexia and autistic spectrum disorder to speech, language and communication needs. 21% of responding parents said their child has SEND, and while 64% agreed the school gives them the support they need, 29% disagreed, which is worth noting. With 21.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. It suits families who want a large, well-regarded local comprehensive with strong academic progress and a lively extracurricular offer, but who are comfortable with the size and the fact that children will need to move on elsewhere for sixth form.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | New Hey Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD3 4GN |
| Headteacher | Jenny Hornsby |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 1,401 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.9% |
| School Capacity | 1,401 / 1,436 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.21)
1062nd of 3,141
Nationally
94th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
10th 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
2022/234%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 274 pupils).
- Sixth form college74%
- FE college11%
- Apprenticeship5%
- School sixth form (stay)4%
- Not sustained4%
- Employment1%
96% 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.
Ofsted Parent View
234 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed264
729
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
322 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% 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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British57.4%
- Asian21.3%
- Mixed12.2%
- White (other)2.7%
- Black0.1%
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
2024/25Half 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
3
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 Salendine Nook High School
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
New Hey Road, Huddersfield
Kirklees, HD3 4GN
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