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Kirkburton Middle School
Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TJ, Kirklees
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
502
Capacity
501
Ages
10–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 2% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating there may be room for improvement in challenging more able learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 10-13.
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Last inspected: 16 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
White Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.61373, -1.69884 · HD8 0TJ
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143791
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirkburton Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Kirkburton Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 November 2021.
Is Kirkburton Middle School a good school?
Kirkburton Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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