Royds Hall, A Share Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Royds Hall, A Share Academy.

Huddersfield, HD34HA Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
54.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.0
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 61.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 March 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Luck Lane
Paddock
Huddersfield, HD34HA
Phone
1484463366
Website
roydshall.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146327
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD3 4HA
Website
www.roydshall.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SHARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
860 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,221
Free School Meals
42.8% (523 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (51 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
42.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.6
English Attainment 8:
9.5
Maths Attainment 8:
8.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.6
Ebacc English:
96.1%
Ebacc Entry:
23.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.7%
Ebacc Languages:
49.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8 Range:
-0.24 to 0.23

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
204
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,221 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best"

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Jenny Carr emphasizes Royds Hall’s positive ethos and high expectations for all students. She highlights a commitment to providing the best educational experience, preparing students with life skills and aiming for a happy, successful future.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

The school’s SEND provision includes the Additional Needs Team (ANT) supporting SEND across four broad areas: Communication & Interaction; Cognition & Learning; Social, Emotional and Mental Health; and Sensory and/or Physical Needs. The school hosts the KS3/4 Complex Communication and Interaction Additional Resource Provision, staffed by specialist teachers and ETAs, with support from an Educational Psychologist and external agencies including Kirklees Autism Outreach Service, Connexions and a specialist Careers Advisor. Support can include in-class assistance, additional teaching of literacy and numeracy, social skills mentoring and other targeted interventions. The school has an open admissions policy for disabilities, notes accessibility considerations (Reception area and entry to Sports Hall and Performance Hall are now more accessible), and provides links to SEND Policy and Local Offer information through Kirklees.

Admissions Criteria

September admissions are managed with allocations by Kirklees Council, with allocations sent in March. Parents may appeal if unhappy with an offer. In-year admissions are handled directly by Kirklees. Relevant documents include Admissions Policy 26-27, Priority Admission Area Map, and other admissions guidance available on the school site.

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