Moor End Academy
Huddersfield, HD4 5JA · Kirklees · secondary school
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4th of 25 secondary schools in Kirklees we can score, 27 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 376 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.5 · 49 | 30% | 1.46 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.45 · 82 | 25% | 2.04 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.4 · 52 | 10% | 0.52 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moor End Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.45 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,053 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,000. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when operating above its designated capacity? What support structures are in place to maintain the high Progress 8 scores for new intakes?
What Ofsted said about Moor End Academy
Overview
The report describes Moor End Academy as a school where pupils’ educational experiences and opportunities for personal development are “inspirational.” Leaders “relentlessly focus on removing barriers for pupils,” ensuring that all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, make “outstanding academic progress.” The school is characterised by a “thriving school community” where staff and pupils share high ambitions and mutual respect.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and highly ambitious,” with clear links between subjects and effective use of ‘Grapple’ tasks to reinforce knowledge.
- Staff are “passionate and knowledgeable,” using assessment effectively to adapt teaching and ensure all pupils succeed.
- The school provides “exceptional support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including a “highly effective” specially resourced provision for visual impairment.
- Pupils behave “extremely well,” demonstrating respect and conducting themselves “impeccably” around the school site.
- Attendance is “very positive,” with effective systems supporting pupils, including those re-engaging after long absences from education.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.1 |
| 2024/25 | 45.9 |
| 2025/26 | 46.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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