Kirkburton Middle School
URN: 107773 • Huddersfield HD8 0TJ
Overview
- Name
- Kirkburton Middle School
- URN
- 107773
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gary Johnson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Turnshaws Avenue, Huddersfield HD8 0TJ
Summary
Kirkburton Middle School is a mixed community school located in Huddersfield, serving students aged 10 to 13. As part of the Mast Academy Trust, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment tailored to the developmental needs of young adolescents. The ethos revolves around nurturing each child's emotional, social, and academic growth, ensuring they leave the school as confident young adults.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum complemented by a range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities, fostering a love of learning and encouraging high achievement. Kirkburton Middle School is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere where mutual respect and self-discipline are valued.
Most students transition to Shelley College after Year 8, with strong links established between local schools to ensure continuity in education. The school welcomes applications from surrounding areas, reflecting its growing reputation and commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its community.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum complemented by a range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities, fostering a love of learning and encouraging high achievement. Kirkburton Middle School is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere where mutual respect and self-discipline are valued.
Most students transition to Shelley College after Year 8, with strong links established between local schools to ensure continuity in education. The school welcomes applications from surrounding areas, reflecting its growing reputation and commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Scissett Middle School (60.2)
- Kirkburton Middle School (55.4)
- Scissett Middle School (50.4)
- Lepton Middle School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 10 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 501
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-04-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 501 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 501 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 501 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 501 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 501 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 501 |
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