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Skelmanthorpe Academy

Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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About Skelmanthorpe Academy

We believe in providing a nurturing and inspiring space for students to thrive. We're a happy school where everyone is made to feel welcome. We're proud to say that the inspection found that Skelmanthorpe Academy continues to provide a good quality of education for all its pupils.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Sarah Senior

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews
Safety & Security 5.0
Teaching Quality 4.5
Communication 5.0
Student Wellbeing 5.0
Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 27 responses • 21.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

100% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

92.5% positive 7.4% negative

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 27 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
5.7
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

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Emily T.
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Our Skelmanthorpe Academy Experience"

My daughter has been at Skelmanthorpe Academy for two years now, and I couldn't be happier. The school's commitment to providing a 'nurturing and inspiring space for students to thrive' is evident in everything they do. From the excellent facilities to the engaging extracurricular activities, we feel so lucky to be a part of this community. My daughter's confidence and love of learning have grown so much since starting here, and we're excited to see her continue to flourish.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Daniel B.
Parent Jun 15, 2022
5.0

"A Great Education for Our Son"

We were impressed by the school's approach to education and the opportunities provided for our son, who graduated from Skelmanthorpe Academy last year. The teachers and staff are dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential, and the school's emphasis on 'small enough to care' really made a difference. While there were some minor issues with communication at times, we're overall very satisfied with the education our son received.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Hannah G.
Parent Mar 1, 2022
4.0

"A Mixed Experience"

We've had a bit of a mixed experience at Skelmanthorpe Academy so far. On the one hand, our daughter loves her teacher and the school's approach to learning is engaging and interactive. However, we've experienced some difficulties with communication and organization at times, which has caused some frustration. Overall, we're hopeful that these issues will be addressed and we'll continue to see our daughter thrive.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5

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