The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 166 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 866
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- SHARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jenny Carr
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD3 4HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoyds Hall Community School
All-through · Very close
Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Huddersfield Grammar School
Independent · 409m away
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 544m away
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 694m away
Reinwood Junior School
Primary · 694m away
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Primary · 895m away
Oak CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Royds Hall, A Share Academy a selective school?
No. Royds Hall, A Share Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Royds Hall, A Share Academy's Ofsted rating?
Royds Hall, A Share Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Royds Hall, A Share Academy?
Royds Hall, A Share Academy currently has 866 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Royds Hall, A Share Academy take?
Royds Hall, A Share Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Royds Hall, A Share Academy?
Royds Hall, A Share Academy is in Huddersfield, HD3 4HA, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Royds Hall, A Share Academy have a sixth form?
No, Royds Hall, A Share Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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