The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 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
- 587
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmScissett Church of England Academy
Primary · Very close
Nortonthorpe Hall School
Special school · Very close
Joseph Norton Academy
Academy · Very close
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Kaye's Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Edan Court School
Independent · 1.7km away
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Scissett Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Scissett Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scissett Middle School?
Scissett Middle School currently has 587 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scissett Middle School take?
Scissett Middle School caters for pupils aged 10 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Scissett Middle School?
Scissett Middle School is in Huddersfield, HD8 9JX, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scissett Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Scissett Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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