The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.9
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 198 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,065
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Natasha Carman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoor End Technology College
Secondary · Very close
Beaumont Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Oak CofE Primary School
Primary · 415m away
Newsome High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Newsome Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Newsome Junior Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Moor End Academy a selective school?
No. Moor End Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Moor End Academy's Ofsted rating?
Moor End Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moor End Academy?
Moor End Academy currently has 1,065 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moor End Academy take?
Moor End Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Moor End Academy?
Moor End Academy is in Huddersfield, HD4 5JA, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moor End Academy have a sixth form?
No, Moor End Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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