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Skelmanthorpe Academy
Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DZ, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.9 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
126
Capacity
180
Ages
3–10
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid educational foundation for children aged 3-10. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school, indicating a strong community and support for its initiatives. Although the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 52% of schools, further details on academic progress and specific subject strengths are limited.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School has high expectations
93%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.3%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
White Other1.6%
Mixed Other0.8%
Location
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53.59215, -1.64612 · HD8 9DZ
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143230
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.skelmanthorpeacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Skelmanthorpe Academy rated by Ofsted?
Skelmanthorpe Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2020.
Is Skelmanthorpe Academy a good school?
Skelmanthorpe Academy scores 51.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Skelmanthorpe Academy?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Skelmanthorpe Academy receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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