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Scissett Middle School
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JX, Kirklees
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
587
Capacity
600
Ages
10–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates a solid commitment to educational quality. While 59% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this places the school in the top 65% nationally, indicating a strong performance relative to other institutions. Additionally, parent satisfaction is notable, with 89% of respondents recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (124 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
83%
School supports development
77%
School keeps me informed
68%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
White Other1.5%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.59107, -1.62838 · HD8 9JX
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143792
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.scissettmiddle.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Scissett Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Scissett Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2019.
Is Scissett Middle School a good school?
Scissett 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.
What do parents say about Scissett Middle School?
Based on 124 Ofsted Parent View responses, Scissett Middle School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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