Scissett Middle School
Academy converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees.
School details
| Phase | Middle deemed secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 10 to 13 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 592 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 600 |
| Free school meals | 16.70% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Address | Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JX |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.scissettmiddle.com/ |
| Telephone | 01484865444 |
| URN | 143792 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 22 October 2019, published 3 December 2019:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Latest ungraded inspection: 12 February 2025, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Shelley College, A Share Academy (secondary school, about 2.4 km)
- Kirkburton Middle School (secondary school, about 5.3 km)
- Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy (secondary school, about 7.7 km)
- King James's School (secondary school, about 8.7 km)
- Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College (secondary school, about 9.4 km)
- Holmfirth High School (secondary school, about 9.5 km)
- Netherhall Learning Campus High School (secondary school, about 11.1 km)
- North Huddersfield Trust School (secondary school, about 12.5 km)
Browse: Secondary schools in Kirklees
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.