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Schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West

A town in Kirklees

  • Town
  • 10 schools and nurseries
  • 1,257 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker results at 11

How Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West's schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Below England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 57%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Below England

    Attainment 8: 3.9 in 2026. England 46.2. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Better than England

    Persistent absence: 13%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries107 primary · 3 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 57%. England 62%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 0%. England 46%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 12%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 13%. England 18%. Lower is better.Better than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West

4 state schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West, best first

Scissett Middle School

Huddersfield, HD8 9JX · Academy · Middle · Ages 10 to 13

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

Ready for secondary school59%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 11
Pupils
592
View school Scissett Middle School
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Top Secondary Schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West

1 state schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West, best first

Scissett Middle School

Huddersfield, HD8 9JX · Academy · Middle · Ages 10 to 13

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

Ready for secondary school59%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 11
Pupils
592
View school Scissett Middle School
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Nurseries in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West

3 in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West, highest Ofsted grade first

Special Schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West

2 in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Joseph Norton Academy

Huddersfield, HD8 9JU · Academy · All-through · Ages 7 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
About 44
Pupils
62
View school Joseph Norton Academy

Edan Court School

Huddersfield, HD8 9TR · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
–
Pupils
22
View school Edan Court School

Private Schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West

1 in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Edan Court School

Huddersfield, HD8 9TR · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
–
Pupils
22
View school Edan Court School
The map

Every school in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Joseph Norton Academy, GoodSkelmanthorpe Academy, GoodSt Aidan's Church of England Academy, Good or betterScissett Church of England Academy, Outstanding in every areaScissett Middle School, GoodKaye's Academy, Expected standard or betterEdan Court SchoolLanefields Day Nursery, GoodHillside House Day Nursery, GoodNurtured @ Skelmanthorpe, Good
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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What's on offer for each age

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Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West vs England

How good are Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West

Skelmanthorpe and Clayton WestEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Better than England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    57%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    0%

    England 46%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    12%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%60%70%20182019202320242025
57% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap0%5%10%2018201920222023202420252026
0% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West has 10 schools and nurseries.

There are 8% fewer pupils than in 2018.

12% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West's state schools each January.

Down 8% since 2018.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West12%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West

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How many schools are in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West?

Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West has 10 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West?

The highest-ranked schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West on Eduscope are Scissett Middle School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West, 57% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West is 17.7:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West is 13.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West?

There are 1,257 pupils enrolled across schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West, with 603 in primary and 654 in secondary. 16.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West?

There is 1 independent school in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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