Skelmanthorpe Academy
URN: 143230 • Huddersfield HD8 9DZ
Overview
- Name
- Skelmanthorpe Academy
- URN
- 143230
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEARNING ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Senior (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01484863306
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Elm Street, Huddersfield HD8 9DZ
Summary
Skelmanthorpe Academy is a mixed primary school located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 126 pupils and a capacity of 180. As an academy converter, the school operates under the Learning Accord Academy Trust, providing a nurturing environment that aims to inspire students. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its vision, "Small Enough to Care, Big Enough to Inspire," reflecting its commitment to individual student support and community engagement.
The curriculum at Skelmanthorpe Academy encompasses a broad range of subjects, including Maths, English, Science, and the Arts, alongside personal, social, and health education (PSHE). The school also offers extracurricular activities and clubs to enhance students' learning experiences. With a focus on fostering British values and promoting mental health and wellbeing, Skelmanthorpe Academy strives to create a holistic educational environment.
Parents can access various resources and support services, including information on pupil premium, SEND provisions, and safeguarding measures. The school encourages community involvement and communication through its website, which provides updates on events, term dates, and contact information for staff.
The curriculum at Skelmanthorpe Academy encompasses a broad range of subjects, including Maths, English, Science, and the Arts, alongside personal, social, and health education (PSHE). The school also offers extracurricular activities and clubs to enhance students' learning experiences. With a focus on fostering British values and promoting mental health and wellbeing, Skelmanthorpe Academy strives to create a holistic educational environment.
Parents can access various resources and support services, including information on pupil premium, SEND provisions, and safeguarding measures. The school encourages community involvement and communication through its website, which provides updates on events, term dates, and contact information for staff.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 3 - 10
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEARNING ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 126
- Boys
- 64
- Girls
- 62
- FSM %
- 14.70
- Open date
- 2017-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 126 | 64 | 62 | 180 | 14.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 142 | 78 | 64 | 180 | 14.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 165 | 96 | 69 | 180 | 20.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 165 | 96 | 69 | 180 | 20.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 171 | 95 | 76 | 180 | 21.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 167 | 95 | 72 | 180 | 17.60 |
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