# Skelmanthorpe Academy — Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Sarah Senior

## Contact

- **Address:** Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
- **Phone:** 01484 863306
- **Website:** https://www.skelmanthorpeacademy.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/huddersfield/skelmanthorpe-academy-17694

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2020

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Mar 2022)*

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