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Salendine Nook High School
Goodgraded 29/01/2025Ages 11–161,401 pupils
Salendine Nook High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Huddersfield, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 1,401 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/01/2025, Salendine Nook High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.2 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Huddersfield can view Salendine Nook High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 29/01/2025. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 850.9
England avg 45.1 · was 49.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
England avg 45% · was 52% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths75%
England avg 65% · was 76% in 2023/24
EBacc entry64%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.72
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake21.8%
Free school meals21.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.5%
Attendance93.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence14.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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