Skelmanthorpe Academy
Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Skelmanthorpe Academy is a primary school in Huddersfield for ages 3 to 10. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2020, report published 11 February 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
This is a happy school where everyone is made to feel welcome. Pupils respond well to the school's high expectations for their learning and behaviour. Lessons are calm and purposeful. Pupils achieve well overall. Children in the early years are supported to settle quickly and learn routines that promote learning. The school provides plenty of opportunities to stimulate children's interests, for example, they visit allotments to grow plants. Children in the early years are well prepared for future learning. The school's work to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain is a strength. The range of clubs on offer, such as drama, ukulele and 'eco-art' club, help to develop pupils' interests. The school ensures that pupils learn to stay safe in the local community and when online. Pupils benefit from a range of visitors, including representatives from the community police, fire service and the NSPCC. Pupils feel confident to speak to an adult if they are worried. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils learn about different cultures. They enjoy listening to visitors of different faiths and of no faith. This helps pupils to develop respect for others.
What the school should improve
- In the early years, some learning activities are not as well designed to promote learning in the outdoor provision. At times, children do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that children's learning in all areas of provision fully contributes to the development of their knowledge and skills.
- Occasionally, checks on pupils' understanding in some foundation subjects are not precise enough. This means that some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge or misconceptions. The school should ensure that assessment is used consistently well to support pupils to build knowledge effectively and enable pupils to achieve highly.
Pupil numbers and mix
124 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Skelmanthorpe Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Scissett Middle School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Scissett Church of England Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Denby Dale First and Nursery School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kaye's Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNING ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 10
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Senior
- Phone
- 01484863306
- Address
- Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DZ
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 143230
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.