The Mount School
URN: 107787 • Huddersfield HD2 2AP
Overview
- Name
- The Mount School
- URN
- 107787
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Euan Burton-Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01484426432
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 3 Binham Road, Huddersfield HD2 2AP
Summary
The Mount School, located in Huddersfield, is an independent mixed school catering to children aged 3-11 years. With a current enrolment of 112 pupils, the school aims to create a nurturing environment that fosters resilience, independence, and a commitment to learning. The curriculum is designed to encourage academic, social, and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on English and mathematics proficiency.
The school prides itself on its impressive academic outcomes, with 100% of pupils meeting or exceeding national expectations in reading, writing, and grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Additionally, the school promotes extracurricular engagement, with 79% of students participating in various clubs, including sports and music. The Mount School also has a successful track record in preparing students for 11+ entrance exams, with all candidates achieving a pass.
Community and mutual respect are integral to The Mount School's ethos. The small class sizes foster a family-oriented atmosphere, allowing for personalized attention and support for each child. The school encourages leadership and responsibility through roles such as classroom monitors and captains, helping to cultivate confidence and social skills among its students.
The school prides itself on its impressive academic outcomes, with 100% of pupils meeting or exceeding national expectations in reading, writing, and grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Additionally, the school promotes extracurricular engagement, with 79% of students participating in various clubs, including sports and music. The Mount School also has a successful track record in preparing students for 11+ entrance exams, with all candidates achieving a pass.
Community and mutual respect are integral to The Mount School's ethos. The small class sizes foster a family-oriented atmosphere, allowing for personalized attention and support for each child. The school encourages leadership and responsibility through roles such as classroom monitors and captains, helping to cultivate confidence and social skills among its students.
Useful links
- Data Protection Policy (download)
- https://www.themount.org.uk/basket/ (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Our School (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Why choose The Mount (other)
- World Class (other)
- Nursery (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 160
- Pupils
- 112
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 44
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1958-02-21
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 112 | 68 | 44 | 160 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 105 | 52 | 53 | 160 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 113 | 51 | 62 | 160 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 113 | 51 | 62 | 160 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 127 | 57 | 70 | 160 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 107 | 48 | 59 | 160 | 0.00 |
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