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Moor End Academy
Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5JA, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.2 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,065
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 79% of schools, this secondary academy demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. The school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 50% nationally, with 66% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 10% entered the EBacc. Overall, it presents a solid option for parents seeking a supportive and high-performing environment for their children.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.9 | Top 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Bottom 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 48% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 10% | Bottom 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani58.4%
White British11.7%
Black African4.3%
Asian Other4.1%
White Other2.9%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.63000, -1.81246 · HD4 5JA
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137500
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.moorend.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Moor End Academy rated by Ofsted?
Moor End Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2024.
Is Moor End Academy a good school?
Moor End Academy scores 79.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Moor End Academy in GCSEs?
Moor End Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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