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Secondary schools in and near Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West

All 3 secondary schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West

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  1. Scissett Middle School

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

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results below the England average, low absence.

    Ready for secondary school59%

    England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 11Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West about 14
    Pupils
    592
    View school Scissett Middle School
  2. 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
  3. 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

Just outside Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West.

  1. Shelley College, A Share Academy

    1.3 miles from Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West · Academy · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West average, low absence.

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

    Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West Grade 0England Grade 5

    Days missed a year
    About 11Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West about 14
    Pupils
    1,274
    View school Shelley College, A Share Academy
  2. Kirkburton Middle School

    3.1 miles from Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West · Academy · Middle · Ages 10 to 13

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Results close to the England average, low absence.

    7 first choices, 13 offers made

    Ready for secondary school62%

    England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 9Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West about 14
    Pupils
    495
    View school Kirkburton Middle School
The big picture

How Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West's secondary schools spread out

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Ofsted grades in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 2 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 1
  • Good: 1 of 1
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 1
  • Inadequate: 0 of 1
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About these schools

Secondary schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West, explained

There are 3 secondary schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West, teaching 676 children. 0 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools. Among them are 2 special and 1 independent schools.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

Pupils in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West scored an average Attainment 8 of 3.9 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

21.6% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £9,776 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 18.8% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West?
There are 3 secondary schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West?
The highest-ranked secondary 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.
How are secondary schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West?
When choosing a secondary school in Skelmanthorpe and Clayton West, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 3 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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