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.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 207 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 EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2025Latest monitoring visit (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitcliffe Mount, A Share 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
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications