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Scissett Church of England Academy
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9HR, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.5 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
172
Capacity
186
Ages
4–10
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, ranking better than 91% of schools. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection and support. Limited published data on academic progress is available, but the positive feedback from parents suggests a nurturing and effective learning environment for children aged 4-10.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child is happy
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
School has high expectations
99%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
School supports development
96%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.6%
White Other2.9%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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53.59101, -1.62519 · HD8 9HR
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143232
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.scissettceacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Scissett Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Scissett Church of England Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Scissett Church of England Academy a good school?
Scissett Church of England Academy scores 90.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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 Scissett Church of England Academy?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Scissett Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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