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

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
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.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Greenhead Road
Huddersfield, HD14ES
Phone
1484422032
Website
greenhead.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130538
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4ES
Website
http://www.greenhead.ac.uk
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

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%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
74.0 (+17.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

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

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be exceptional."

Create a safe space to grow and flourish Create an inclusive, welcoming and safe space A sense of community amongst both staff and students Where well-being comes first (just as important as academic skills) Where all staff are trusted and valued as professionals Where praise, recognition and support are shown to each other. Be the best you can be Treat every member of the College as an individual Clear direction and communication Mutual respect between all College staff and students Equality of opportunity for every student Value and celebrate individuality and diversity. Pursue excellence Promote a culture of quality and success Go above and beyond for our students Very high quality of teaching and pastoral care Be flexible and embrace the future Be at the forefront of the sector in order to serve current and future generations of students and staff. Every person matters Enrich people’s talents and skills Create opportunities for all abilities to achieve their full potential Challenge and educate (Try things, Fail, Learn) Allow students to grow in all aspects of self Develop responsible, resilient, caring, young adults.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Greenhead College. The Principal highlights that Greenhead is an outstanding sixth form college in Huddersfield, committed to providing high academic and pastoral support and placing students at the centre of everything they do.

Curriculum Highlights

Offers A Levels and vocational courses including Level 3 Diploma in Medical Science, Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care, and a BTEC in Music Performance.

Admissions Criteria

Greenhead College’s minimum entry requirement is grade 6 in three GCSE subjects. All prospective students must achieve a GCSE grade 4 or higher in both GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics. There are also specific entry requirements for particular subjects; these are detailed on the individual subject pages of the website and in the prospectus.

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