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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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