Scissett Church of England Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Scissett Church of England Academy.

Huddersfield, HD89HR Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-10 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
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
1 April 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wakefield Road
Scissett
Huddersfield, HD89HR

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143232
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9HR
Age range
4-10
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEARNING ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
186 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
171
Free School Meals
10.5% (18 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.8 (10.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
171 pupils
4-10

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence for the Whole Child. A place where all succeed"

Honesty Kindness Respect Love Koinonia Trust

Church of England school with Christian ethos underpinning all activities; connected with the local church (St Augustine's) and guided by Anglican values including Honesty, Kindness, Respect, Love, Koinonia and Trust.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Head Teacher Mr B Cunningham, describing aims to work with families to help children grow physically, intellectually, spiritually and socially, and highlighting a warm, well-resourced learning environment and broad curriculum.

Facilities

Two playgrounds A field A wooded area Outdoor provision for Early Years Allotment area being developed

Curriculum Highlights

English Reading Speaking and Listening Writing Phonics History Physical Education Science Mathematics Geography Art and Design Computing Design and Technology Relationships, Sex and Health Education RE PSHE MFL (French) Music SMSC British Values

SEND Provision

Fully inclusive SEND provision with SENDCO Nigel Codling; information linked to Kirklees Local Offer; aims to narrow attainment gaps and support transitions into adulthood.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions policy 2026-2027; 177 pupils on roll; one-form entry; spaces in Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 (November 2025); Reception admissions via Kirklees site; Prospectus & Admissions documents available; contact the school office for visits.

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