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Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Goodgraded 13/03/2023Ages 11–16866 pupils
Royds Hall, A Share Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Huddersfield, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 866 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/03/2023, Royds Hall, A Share Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 43.3 and 38% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Huddersfield can view Royds Hall, A Share Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 13/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 846.8
England avg 45.1 · was 42.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths43%
England avg 45% · was 34% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths67%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry47%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.12
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake46.5%
Free school meals46.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language34.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.1%
Attendance93.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence19.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Huddersfield
All schools in Huddersfield →Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy0.0 miHuddersfield Grammar School0.3 miReinwood Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.4 miReinwood Junior SchoolGood · 0.4 miPaddock Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.3 miOak CofE Primary School0.8 mi
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