The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 10–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 502
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTurnshaws School
Special school · Very close
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
Primary · 447m away
Highburton CofE First Academy
Primary · 847m away
Shelley First School
Primary · 2.0km away
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Secondary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkburton Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkburton Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkburton Middle School?
Kirkburton Middle School currently has 502 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkburton Middle School take?
Kirkburton Middle School caters for pupils aged 10 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Kirkburton Middle School?
Kirkburton Middle School is in Huddersfield, HD8 0TJ, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkburton Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Kirkburton Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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