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Scissett Middle School

Kirklees, HD8 9JXSecondaryAges 10–13MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
Progress 8
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Competition
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About Scissett Middle School

Scissett Middle School was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, a rating it has held consistently across its last two full inspections. The school, which serves pupils aged 10 to 13 in Kirklees, also received a positive ungraded inspection in February 2025, where inspectors confirmed that standards are being maintained. That ungraded visit found the school Good across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. While the school does not have published Progress 8 or KS2 SATs results in the data available, its Ofsted record tells a story of steady, reliable provision. The previous graded inspection in 2019 also awarded Good overall, with leadership and management rated Outstanding at that time. For parents looking for a middle school that has demonstrated consistent quality over time, this track record is reassuring, particularly given that only four out of 30 secondary schools in Kirklees currently hold an Outstanding rating.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range10 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWakefield Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 9JX
HeadteacherChris Taylor
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils587
Free School Meals (FSM)13.8%
School Capacity587 / 600 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sports HallArt StudiosSwimming PoolGymnasiumTheatreLibraryScience LabsSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

DanceCricketTennisMartial ArtsCross CountryRugbyGymnasticsRowingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDramaScience ClubNewspaperArt ClubBook ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scissett Middle School

Scissett 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.