Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy

About Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy

Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy, in Kirklees, was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in March 2025, with inspectors noting that standards were maintained. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.13, which places pupils’ progress well above the local authority average of 0.07. This means that, on average, students at Whitcliffe Mount achieve nearly a tenth of a grade more per subject than their peers across Kirklees. The school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 47, and just under half of pupils (49.2%) achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. In the Kirklees league table, Whitcliffe Mount ranks 13th out of 24 secondary schools, placing it in the top half of the local authority. Nationally, it sits in the 39th percentile, a solid middle-ground performance that reflects consistent, above-average progress for its intake.

Digging deeper into the Progress 8 breakdown, the school shows particular strength in English, where the score is 0.19, while maths sits at 0.06 and the EBacc subjects at 0.15. The EBacc entry rate is 33.3%, with 23.3% of pupils achieving the full EBacc at a grade 4 or above. The school’s progress 8 banding is described as ‘Average’, which aligns with its national ranking of 1,237 out of 3,141 schools. The parent view, based on 207 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 72% would recommend the school. Strong majorities of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy (82%), feels safe (85%), and does well (82%). However, only 43% felt concerns were dealt with properly, and 37% disagreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, suggesting communication is an area some families find frustrating.

Whitcliffe Mount is a large 11-16 secondary school with 1,244 pupils, operating very close to its capacity of 1,250. It is significantly oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 509 applications for 247 places, with 220 first-preference applications and 218 offers made to first-preference families. The school has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 25.2%. Facilities include a swimming pool, theatre, science labs, art studios, and a gymnasium, with a broad sports programme covering athletics, hockey, martial arts, and cricket. The school lists a wide range of SEND provisions, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. With no sixth form, pupils will need to plan for post-16 options elsewhere. This is a school that suits families looking for a large, inclusive comprehensive where progress is reliably above the local average, but where parent communication could be a sticking point.

Key Details

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents