Huddersfield Grammar School
Huddersfield Grammar School is an independent school in Huddersfield for pupils aged 3 to 16. It has 493 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Huddersfield Grammar School is Good, from an inspection in March 2011. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 58.7, and 63% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: March 2011. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Royds Mount Luck Lane Marsh Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 4QX |
| Phone | 01484424549 |
| Reference Number | 107786 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 493 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.52%
Girls: 48.48% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Huddersfield Grammar School is performing well, providing a good quality education for its pupils. The school has demonstrated notable strengths in its Early Years Foundation Stage, where children make good overall progress, and in the effectiveness of teaching, which consistently engages pupils and encourages personal success. With a supportive and secure learning environment, pupils achieve good academic outcomes and develop effectively both personally and socially. The school has maintained its standards since its last inspection and meets all the necessary regulations for independent schools.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2011 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2011 | Light touch inspection |
| 12 Feb 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Good quality of teaching across the school
- Strong provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Good range of curricular and extra-curricular activities
- High levels of pupil safety and effective safeguarding measures
- Strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy skills
Areas for Improvement
- Limited regular access to outdoor learning for reception children
- Insufficient precise baseline assessment across all areas of learning in the Early Years
- Lack of development in citizenship and PSHE curricula
- Parents and pupils' concerns regarding school meals
- Some assessment strategies are yet to be implemented across all year groups
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 58.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 85.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 21.1% of pupils at Huddersfield Grammar School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
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Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy
Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD3 4HA |
0.25 miles |
|
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
Heaton Road, Paddock, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4JJ |
0.31 miles |
|
Reinwood Junior School
Burfitts Road, Oakes, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4YL |
0.38 miles |
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Reinwood Infant and Nursery School
Burfitts Road, Oakes, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4YL |
0.38 miles |
|
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Crow Lane, Milnsbridge, Crow Lane, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4QT |
0.77 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
George Avenue, Birkby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2BJ |
0.81 miles |
|
The Mount School
3 Binham Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2AP |
0.82 miles |
|
Brambles Primary Academy
Cambridge Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5BU |
0.95 miles |
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Oak CofE Primary School
Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, HD4 5HX |
0.96 miles |
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Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School
Bow Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4BJ |
0.97 miles |
|
Lindley Junior School
George Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3LY |
1.02 miles |
|
Lindley Church of England Infant School
Lindley Ce Infant School, East Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3NE |
1.05 miles |
|
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Blacker Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5HQ |
1.07 miles |
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Mount Pleasant Primary School
Mount Street, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD1 3QP |
1.18 miles |
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Beaumont Primary Academy
Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, HD4 5JA |
1.29 miles |
|
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Main Avenue, Cowlersley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5US |
1.39 miles |
|
Birkby Junior School
Mead Street, Fartown, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 6HE |
1.45 miles |
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Fieldhead, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4QQ |
1.64 miles |
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Hillside Primary School
Headfield Road, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6LU |
1.67 miles |
|
Manor Road Academy
Manor Road, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4QE |
1.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD3 4HA |
0.25 miles |
|
Barraclough Hall School
Barraclough, 1 Bryan Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD2 2AL |
0.76 miles |
|
Greenhead College
Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4ES |
0.82 miles |
|
ES Independent School Kirklees
20 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4EN |
0.96 miles |
|
Salendine Nook High School
New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GN |
1.04 miles |
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Huddersfield New College
New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GL |
1.11 miles |
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Kirklees College
Manchester Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3LD |
1.2 miles |
|
Moor End Academy
Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5JA |
1.22 miles |
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Newsome Academy
Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN |
1.84 miles |
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Castle Hill School
Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JL |
1.89 miles |
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Woodley School and College
Off Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JE |
1.91 miles |
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Colne Valley High School
Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5SP |
2.1 miles |
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Fable House
Building 29, Brooke's Mill, Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield, HD4 7NR |
2.11 miles |
|
North Huddersfield Trust School
Woodhouse Hall Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1DJ |
2.23 miles |
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Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Nether Hall Avenue, Huddersfield, HD5 9PG |
2.37 miles |
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All Saints Catholic College
Bradley Bar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2JT |
2.72 miles |
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The Brooksbank School
Victoria Road, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0QG |
2.74 miles |
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Pivot Academy
Technology House, Alexandra Court, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1GN |
2.94 miles |
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Honley High School
Station Road, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QJ |
3.01 miles |
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Compass Community School North
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3.04 miles |
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What is Huddersfield Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Huddersfield Grammar School is Good, from an inspection in March 2011.
When was Huddersfield Grammar School last inspected by Ofsted?
Huddersfield Grammar School was last inspected in March 2011.
How many pupils does Huddersfield Grammar School have?
Huddersfield Grammar School has 493 pupils on roll.
What age range does Huddersfield Grammar School cover?
Huddersfield Grammar School for pupils aged 3 to 16.
What are Huddersfield Grammar School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 58.7, and 63% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Huddersfield Grammar School?
Huddersfield Grammar School is at Royds Mount, Luck Lane, Marsh, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4QX.