The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–10
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 126
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- LEARNING ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Senior (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Aidan's Church of England Academy
Primary · 501m away
Nortonthorpe Hall School
Special school · 1.1km away
Joseph Norton Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Scissett Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.2km away
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Scissett Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Kaye's Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Skelmanthorpe Academy's Ofsted rating?
Skelmanthorpe Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Skelmanthorpe Academy?
Skelmanthorpe Academy currently has 126 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Skelmanthorpe Academy take?
Skelmanthorpe Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 10. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Skelmanthorpe Academy?
Skelmanthorpe Academy is in Huddersfield, HD8 9DZ, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Skelmanthorpe Academy have a sixth form?
No, Skelmanthorpe Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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