Explore other schools in this area
See every school around BD19 3AQ on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3AQ, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.3 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,244
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.7, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 67% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 63%, which is commendable. However, only 45% attain grade 5 or above in these core subjects, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 73% recommending the school.
Explore this location
Start from postcode BD19 3AQ — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 10 December 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 42% 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 49% 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%. | 59% | Top 43% 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%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
Parent View (207 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
83%
My child makes good progress
82%
School has high expectations
82%
Progress is communicated
77%
Behaviour is good
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
59%
School keeps me informed
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
Loading map…
53.72642, -1.72825 · BD19 3AQ
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN149162
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.whitcliffemount.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy rated by Ofsted?
Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2013.
Is Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy a good school?
Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy scores 34.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy?
Based on 207 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy in GCSEs?
Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near BD19 3AQ?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near BD19 3AQ with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.