Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Huddersfield, HD3 4HA · Kirklees · secondary school
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14th 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 — 6.9/10 against 412 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.9 · 40 | 30% | 1.19 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.0 · 50 | 25% | 1.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.7 · 48 | 10% | 0.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Royds Hall, A Share Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2023. In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.0 in 2023/24, meaning pupils performed as well as those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Homework Club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 853 pupils against a stated capacity of 860. 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 support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores beyond the national baseline? What specific support is available during the Homework Club for students needing extra help with core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Overview
Royds Hall, A Share Academy is described as a school with "warmth, ambition, and a palpable feeling of community." The report states that the curriculum is "ambitious and well delivered," with staff showing a "strong commitment" to helping pupils succeed. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully matched to the national curriculum" and organised to help pupils build knowledge over time.
- "The teaching of reading is a strength," with accurate assessment and quick interventions to support those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported throughout the school and achieve well."
- Behaviour is generally high, with the "very large majority of pupils" behaving well and feeling safe.
- Governance is "strong," with trustees having a "secure grip on the priorities facing the school."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen the curriculum to ensure pupils develop subject-specific skills, such as "thinking and working like a scientist or a historian," alongside factual knowledge.
- Leaders should continue to work to improve the behaviour of a "small minority of pupils" who cause disruption.
- Leaders should complete their review of the personal development curriculum to address pupils' "shallow" understanding of world faiths and religions.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff trained to manage cases and designated leads sharing good practice across the trust.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.0 |
| 2024/25 | 46.8 |
| 2025/26 | 45.7 |
| 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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