Does Scissett Middle School offer SEND support?

DfE data for Scissett Middle School lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, and 5 more categories. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

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Scissett Middle School

Kirklees, HD8 9JXSecondaryAges 10–13MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Feb 2025

Progress 8

No data

Applications / places

N/A

No data

Ranking

Not ranked

About Scissett Middle School

Scissett Middle School is a state-funded secondary school in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, for pupils aged 10 to 13 for boys and girls. DfE data records 592 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 600.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (12 Feb 2025).

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	10 to 13 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 9JX
Headteacher	Mr Chris Taylor
Local Authority	Kirklees
Number of Pupils	592
Free School Meals (FSM)	16.7%
School Capacity	592 / 600 (99% 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.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Scissett Middle School

Kirklees, HD8 9JXSecondaryAges 10–13MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Feb 2025

Progress 8

No data

Applications / places

N/A

No data

Ranking

Not ranked

About Scissett Middle School

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (12 Feb 2025).

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	10 to 13 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 9JX
Headteacher	Mr Chris Taylor
Local Authority	Kirklees
Number of Pupils	592
Free School Meals (FSM)	16.7%
School Capacity	592 / 600 (99% full)

The full report on this school

What 124 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Feb 2025

View Report

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.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Scissett Middle School

How to use this information

Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places figures are not available in this profile. This does not mean places are available or that entry is easy. Check the current admission arrangements with the school or local authority. School admissions timeline.

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About Scissett Middle School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Scissett Middle School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

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Scissett Middle School

About Scissett Middle School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Scissett Middle School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information