The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.9
7.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
12.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 271 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 124 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,401
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 21.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- HERITAGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Jenny Hornsby (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHuddersfield New College
16 plus · Very close
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Reinwood Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Moorlands Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lindley Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lindley Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Salendine Nook High School a selective school?
No. Salendine Nook High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Salendine Nook High School's Ofsted rating?
Salendine Nook High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Salendine Nook High School?
Salendine Nook High School currently has 1,401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Salendine Nook High School take?
Salendine Nook High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Salendine Nook High School?
Salendine Nook High School is in Huddersfield, HD3 4GN, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Salendine Nook High School have a sixth form?
No, Salendine Nook High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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