Skelmanthorpe Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-10 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elm Street Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9DZ |
| Reference Number | 143230 |
Skelmanthorpe Academy is performing well overall, with a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. The school is viewed positively by parents as a nurturing community where students feel safe and engaged in their learning. High expectations for behavior and a recently reviewed curriculum in core subjects, especially mathematics and science, have contributed to students' enthusiasm and good attendance. However, there are notable areas for improvement, particularly in geography and phonics, where students have encountered gaps in knowledge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 126 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.79%
Girls: 49.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 33 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 2 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 3 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 4 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 5 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.3% |
| African | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 28 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 16 Sep 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Skelmanthorpe First and Nursery School | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Teachers create a nurturing learning environment.
- High levels of pupil attendance and engagement.
- Strong emphasis on reading for enjoyment.
- Effective curriculum in mathematics and science.
- Good support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in pupils' geographical knowledge.
- Inconsistent delivery of the phonics curriculum.
- Some subject leaders need to improve oversight of their subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Smithy Close, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DQ |
0.31 miles |
|
Scissett Middle School
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JX |
0.73 miles |
|
Scissett Church of England Academy
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9HR |
0.86 miles |
|
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Gilthwaites Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8SG |
0.94 miles |
|
Kaye's Academy
Holmfield, Clayton West, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9LZ |
1.46 miles |
|
Emley First School
School Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9RT |
1.74 miles |
|
Cumberworth CofE First School
Cumberworth Lane, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NU |
1.94 miles |
|
Shelley First School
School Terrace, Far Bank, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8HU |
2.16 miles |
|
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Goose Green, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8UN |
2.29 miles |
|
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
School Hill, Kirkburton, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SG |
2.55 miles |
|
Shepley First School
Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DD |
2.62 miles |
|
Kirkburton Middle School
Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TJ |
2.63 miles |
|
Flockton CofE (C) First School
Flockton First School, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4DH |
2.68 miles |
|
Birdsedge First School
Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8XR |
2.73 miles |
|
Highburton CofE First Academy
Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0QT |
3.15 miles |
|
Grange Moor Primary School
Liley Lane, Grange Moor, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4EW |
3.43 miles |
|
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Taylor Hill, Cawthorne, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4HB |
3.45 miles |
|
Hoylandswaine Primary School
Haigh Lane, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7JJ |
3.65 miles |
|
West Bretton Junior and Infant School
Bretton Lane, West Bretton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LB |
3.76 miles |
|
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Rowley Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0JD |
3.77 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Joseph Norton Academy
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU |
0.7 miles |
|
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL |
0.79 miles |
|
Edan Court School
Edan Court, Colliers Way, Clayton West, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9TR |
1.62 miles |
|
Denby Grange School
Off Stocksmoor Rd, Midgley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4JG |
3.61 miles |
|
Darton Academy
Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF |
4.08 miles |
|
Penistone Grammar School
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7BX |
4.08 miles |
|
King James's School
St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG |
4.71 miles |
|
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE |
4.82 miles |
|
Southgate School
Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8TG |
4.97 miles |