Scissett Church of England Academy, Huddersfield
Scissett Church of England Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 10 in Huddersfield, part of Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. It was 94% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kirklees (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Scissett Church of England Academy in detail
Scissett Church of England Academy in its own words
In its own words: "At Scissett CE Academy we aim to ensure all children in our care have the best possible start to their educational journey whatever their background or starting point."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Scissett Church of England Academy
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Scissett Church of England Academy as their first choice and 63 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Scissett Church of England Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Scissett Church of England Academy are Kaye's Academy (0.6 miles); Skelmanthorpe Academy (0.9 miles, Good); St Aidan's Church of England Academy (1.1 miles, Good); and Denby Dale First and Nursery School (1.4 miles, Good).
Kaye's AcademySkelmanthorpe AcademySt Aidan's Church of England AcademyDenby Dale First and Nursery School
The trust
Scissett Church of England Academy is one of 19 schools run by Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 51% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Scissett Church of England Academy (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).
Who goes there
3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 16 pupils (8.9%) received SEN support and 5 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Denby Dale Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Middle School, 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 35 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kirklees (153).
Suspensions and exclusions
Scissett Church of England Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Scissett Church of England Academy are Scissett Middle School (0.1 miles); and Shelley College, A Share Academy (1.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from April 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates an exceptional learning environment where all children flourish academically and emotionally. The staff are caring and kind, with expert teaching that brings subjects to life - from early years children running their own garden centre cafe to older pupils composing musical scores. Parents and pupils alike love the school because it genuinely lives out its values of love, respect and kindness every single day.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional early reading provision with well-trained staff who identify gaps and develop confident, fluent readers
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND that is relentless in identifying needs and ensuring appropriate help
- High-quality subject curriculums tailored to the school with ambitious, engaging learning activities
- Exemplary behaviour and positive relationships between pupils and staff creating calm, joyful classrooms
- Strong focus on pupils' wider development including spiritual and moral education, tolerance and respect for all
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with highly trained and vigilant staff ensuring pupils are safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits, visitors to school, school council, perseverance awards programme
Scissett Church of England Academy is an outstanding school where all pupils thrive in a nurturing environment built on values of love, respect and kindness. The school achieves excellence across all areas including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership and early years provision.
At a Glance
17.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
66 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Scissett Church of England Academy.
- Scissett Kids Club LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Scissett Church of England Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Kirklees's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Scissett Church of England Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Scissett Church of England Academy is in Kirklees; for families living there:
- Kirklees's school travel policy: School transport
- How to apply: Apply for school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 5 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
1 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
175 pupils
186 places
11 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Huddersfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Huddersfield
Across Kirklees council
Places available
5,437
Applications
4,554
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Kirklees council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
11.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
179
Total Pupils
88
Boys
91
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
22.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,890
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,189
Per pupil
£989k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
4.8%
Persistent absence
146
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Scissett Church of England Academy
Questions parents ask about Scissett Church of England Academy
What is Scissett Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Scissett Church of England Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Scissett Church of England Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Scissett Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, Kirklees allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Scissett Church of England Academy?
Scissett Church of England Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 186 places.
How big are the classes at Scissett Church of England Academy?
Classes at Scissett Church of England Academy average 29.8 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Scissett Church of England Academy?
Scissett Church of England Academy has around 179 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Scissett Church of England Academy?
3% of sessions were missed at Scissett Church of England Academy in 2024/25. 4.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Scissett Church of England Academy?
Apply through Kirklees's coordinated admissions process, naming Scissett Church of England Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Scissett Church of England Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Scissett Kids Club Ltd (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Scissett Church of England Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 5 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 1 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 Scissett Church of England Academy?
Scissett Church of England Academy is at Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9HR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)