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Moor End Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Natasha Carman

corporate_fareSOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES

location_onHuddersfield, HD4 5JA

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,041

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Attainment 8

45.9

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Kirklees

#1,579 of 3,216 nationally

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Moor End Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Huddersfield, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Moor End Academy is an academy converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES. The school has approximately 1,065 pupils on roll, of whom 48% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9, placing the school #13 in Kirklees and #1,579 of 3,216 nationally. 44.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

44.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.0%

Entering EBacc10.10%

EBacc APS3.79

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10.30%

EBacc APS3.79

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.78

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS4.02

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.75

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS4.12

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS3.83

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84%

EBacc APS3.65

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 June 2024

Inspection Report

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27 June 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-06-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-06-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-09-30

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.4%(26 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,065 pupils. During this period, there were 37 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,065	37	3.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,065	24	2.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,060	32	3.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,054	28	2.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,060	27	2.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,043	26	2.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,041	20	1.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,039	16	1.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,028	16	1.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,029	18	1.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,024	17	1.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,012	26	2.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	989	6	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	989	21	2.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	988	2	0.2%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	988	20	2.0%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	991	37	3.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	975	16	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	978	44	4.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	971	39	4.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	944	73	7.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	937	31	3.3%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	937	44	4.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	910	45	4.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	914	23	2.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	909	29	3.2%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 90 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 43 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 31 pupils

Visual Impairment 23 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

45.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree39%

agree45%

disagree13%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree24%

agree39%

disagree32%

strongly disagree5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree45%

agree18%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree42%

disagree3%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree50%

disagree18%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree26%

agree58%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree53%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree47%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree37%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Kirklees

Heckmondwike Grammar School

Holmfirth High School

Shelley College, A Share Academy

Salendine Nook High School

Honley High School

King James's School