Scissett Middle School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 10-13 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wakefield Road Scissett Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9JX |
| Phone | 01484865444 |
| Reference Number | 143792 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 608 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.97%
Girls: 48.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 98 | 93 | 191 |
| 7 | 103 | 97 | 200 |
| 8 | 115 | 102 | 217 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-10-22 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2016-12-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Scissett Middle School | ||
| 2013-11-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-11-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Scissett Church of England Academy
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9HR |
0.13 miles |
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Skelmanthorpe Academy
Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DZ |
0.73 miles |
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Kaye's Academy
Holmfield, Clayton West, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9LZ |
0.75 miles |
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Smithy Close, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DQ |
0.94 miles |
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Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Gilthwaites Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8SG |
1.26 miles |
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Emley First School
School Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9RT |
1.67 miles |
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Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Goose Green, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8UN |
2.52 miles |
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Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Cumberworth Lane, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NU |
2.53 miles |
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Flockton CofE (C) First School
Flockton First School, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4DH |
2.76 miles |
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Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Taylor Hill, Cawthorne, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4HB |
2.81 miles |
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Shelley First School
School Terrace, Far Bank, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8HU |
2.89 miles |
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West Bretton Junior and Infant School
Bretton Lane, West Bretton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LB |
3.21 miles |
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Kirkburton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
School Hill, Kirkburton, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SG |
3.24 miles |
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Birdsedge First School
Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8XR |
3.28 miles |
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Kirkburton Middle School
Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TJ |
3.29 miles |
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Shepley First School
Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DD |
3.31 miles |
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Kexborough Primary School
Ballfield Lane, Kexborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 5EF |
3.32 miles |
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Hoylandswaine Primary School
Haigh Lane, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7JJ |
3.33 miles |
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Grange Moor Primary School
Liley Lane, Grange Moor, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4EW |
3.75 miles |
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Highburton CofE First Academy
Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0QT |
3.8 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Joseph Norton Academy
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU |
0.17 miles |
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Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL |
1.52 miles |
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Denby Grange School
Off Stocksmoor Rd, Midgley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4JG |
3.28 miles |
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Darton Academy
Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF |
3.35 miles |
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Penistone Grammar School
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7BX |
4 miles |
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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE |
4.77 miles |