North Huddersfield Trust School
Huddersfield, HD2 1DJ · Kirklees · secondary school
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22nd 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 — 3.6/10 against 288 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 30.8 · 17 | 30% | 0.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.35 · 24 | 25% | 0.61 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.3 · 8 | 10% | 0.08 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Huddersfield Trust School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. In 2024/25, 25.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.35 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than peers nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 995 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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
What specific support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 scores are below the national baseline? How does the school ensure equitable access to opportunities given the current enrolment levels?
What Ofsted said about North Huddersfield Trust School
Overview
North Huddersfield Trust School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "welcoming and vibrant atmosphere" where staff and pupils embody the values of professionalism, respect, innovation, determination, and enrichment. Leaders have successfully reviewed the curriculum to sequence learning clearly, fostering strong relationships and a focus on pupil well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported, with staff quickly resolving any rare bullying issues and helping pupils build "positive relationships".
- The curriculum is well-sequenced, particularly in subjects like modern foreign languages, helping pupils develop knowledge and skills through strategies that strengthen memory.
- Teachers effectively check for and address misconceptions, ensuring pupils make improvements and take care in the presentation of their work.
- Detailed plans support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with teachers making necessary adjustments so these pupils do well.
- Strong links with "Trust Partners" enhance careers learning and provide enrichment opportunities, including work placements and peer mentoring.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the focus on promoting pupils’ memory is consistently developed across all curriculum areas to deepen knowledge mastery.
- Subject leaders need to ensure pupils grasp the "subject-specific language and vocabulary" required to articulate their learning effectively.
- Leaders must improve communication channels so that all parents, including a small minority who currently feel uninformed, receive the information needed to support their children.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear procedures, regular staff training, and swift action taken to mitigate risks and work with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.3 |
| 2024/25 | 35.7 |
| 2025/26 | 36.3 |
| 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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