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Scissett Middle School

Goodgraded 22/10/2019Ages 10–13587 pupilsDoes not apply
Huddersfield, HD8 9JX
Kirklees

Scissett Middle School is a secondary school for pupils aged 10 to 13 in Huddersfield, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 587 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/10/2019, Scissett Middle School was judged Good. Families comparing secondary schools in Huddersfield can view Scissett Middle School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Huddersfield (HD8 9JX), Scissett Middle School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 22/10/2019

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence11.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals16.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language0.8%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-23%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Huddersfield
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Joseph Norton AcademyGood · 0.2 miScissett Church of England Academy0.1 miSkelmanthorpe AcademyGood · 0.7 miKaye's Academy0.7 miEdan Court School1.0 miSt Aidan's Church of England Academy0.9 mi
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