Greenhead College

A outstanding further education school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Greenhead College.

Huddersfield, HD14ES Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
68.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
04 February 2025
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Greenhead Road
Huddersfield, HD14ES
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School Information

URN
130538
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4ES
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
74.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
1288 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Music Technology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(41 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(24 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(82 students)
Classical Civilisation (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(45 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
74.0 (+17.9 vs average)