Kirkburton Middle School
URN: 143791 • Huddersfield HD8 0TJ
Overview
- Name
- Kirkburton Middle School
- URN
- 143791
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Taylor & Sam Kerr (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01484222737
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Turnshaws Avenue, Huddersfield HD8 0TJ
Summary
Kirkburton Middle School, located in Huddersfield, is an academy converter catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 10 to 13. With a current enrolment of 502 students, the school operates within the Mast Academy Trust and emphasizes a nurturing environment that supports the emotional, social, and academic development of its pupils. The school aims to guide students through significant transitional years, helping them grow into confident young adults.
The curriculum at Kirkburton Middle School is broad and balanced, designed to meet the individual needs of each student. In addition to academic learning, the school offers a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities, fostering a well-rounded education. The ethos of the school prioritizes inclusion and the development of the whole child, ensuring that every pupil feels safe and valued.
Kirkburton Middle School serves a diverse community, welcoming students from local villages and surrounding areas. The school is committed to creating a vibrant and respectful environment, where high expectations are set for both behaviour and academic achievement, preparing students for their future educational journeys.
The curriculum at Kirkburton Middle School is broad and balanced, designed to meet the individual needs of each student. In addition to academic learning, the school offers a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities, fostering a well-rounded education. The ethos of the school prioritizes inclusion and the development of the whole child, ensuring that every pupil feels safe and valued.
Kirkburton Middle School serves a diverse community, welcoming students from local villages and surrounding areas. The school is committed to creating a vibrant and respectful environment, where high expectations are set for both behaviour and academic achievement, preparing students for their future educational journeys.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Intervention (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Parent Bulletins (calendar)
- Letters Home (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- What's happening at KMS? (calendar)
- Social Media (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kirkburton Middle School (60.2)
- Scissett Middle School (60.2)
- 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
- THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 501
- Pupils
- 502
- Boys
- 252
- Girls
- 250
- FSM %
- 13.70
- Open date
- 2016-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 502 | 252 | 250 | 501 | 13.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 502 | 250 | 252 | 501 | 14.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 498 | 247 | 251 | 501 | 13.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 498 | 247 | 251 | 501 | 13.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 511 | 264 | 247 | 501 | 12.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 516 | 275 | 241 | 501 | 10.10 |
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