The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2008).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2008
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
60.8
17.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
73%
30.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
4% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 516
- Capacity
- 90%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mr Stuart Rees (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksLight touch inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Royds Mount, Marsh, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLuck Lane, A Share Primary Academy
Primary · 395m away
Royds Hall Community School
All-through · 408m away
Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Secondary · 409m away
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 504m away
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 614m away
Reinwood Junior School
Primary · 614m away
Barraclough Hall School
Independent · 1.2km away
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Huddersfield Grammar School a selective school?
No. Huddersfield Grammar School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Huddersfield Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Huddersfield Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2011. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Huddersfield Grammar School?
Huddersfield Grammar School currently has 516 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Huddersfield Grammar School take?
Huddersfield Grammar School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is Huddersfield Grammar School?
Huddersfield Grammar School is in Huddersfield, HD1 4QX, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Huddersfield Grammar School have a sixth form?
No, Huddersfield Grammar School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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