Huddersfield New College, Huddersfield
Huddersfield New College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Huddersfield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Huddersfield New College in detail
Huddersfield New College in its own words
In its own words: "One HNC. Together we open minds, embrace difference and empower each other to shape a better future. One HNC, a college where students love to learn and staff love to work. Confident: Equipping our students with the qualifications, knowledge and skills to become their best selves"
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to HNC. As a College our educational promise is simple: to educate, enrich and enlighten students who join our forward thinking, progressive College community."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Kirklees
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 1328 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 49% went on to university or other higher education, 10% to apprenticeships and 25% into work. 6% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lockwood Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Huddersfield New College, 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Huddersfield New College stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
Rated Good for
Quality of education.
About
Huddersfield New College is a former grammar school and current sixth form college located in Salendine Nook on the outskirts of Huddersfield, in the county of West Yorkshire, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C
Average grade
31.4
Points per entry
C
Best 3 A-Levels
4%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
531
A-Level students
88%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 8 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,328 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
6%
Top-third university
56%
Degree course
60%
Any L4+ destination
2%
Apprenticeships
Based on 1,239 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Latest from Huddersfield New College
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10 Sep 2026
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10 Sep 2026
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13 Aug 2026
FUTURE JOURNALISTS PRODUCE INSIGHTFUL AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING EDITION OF THE HNC ECHO
9 Jul 2026
GOING FOR GOLD: DofE EXPLORERS TAKE ON PEAK DISTRICT CHALLENGE
8 Jul 2026
From Huddersfield New College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Keep up with Huddersfield New College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 12 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kirklees is 12 (the median across 203 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Huddersfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Huddersfield
Across Kirklees council
Places available
4,930
Applications
4,787
Got 1st preference
89.2%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All secondary applications across Kirklees council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
Questions parents ask about Huddersfield New College
What is Huddersfield New College's Ofsted rating?
Huddersfield New College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Huddersfield New College?
No fixed boundary. When Huddersfield New College is oversubscribed, Kirklees allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Huddersfield New College?
Apply through Kirklees's coordinated admissions process, naming Huddersfield New College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Huddersfield New College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 12 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kirklees is 12 (the median across 203 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Huddersfield New College?
Huddersfield New College is at New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)