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Royds Hall, A Share Academy

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personMrs Jenny Carr

corporate_fareSHARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onHuddersfield, HD3 4HA

language Visit Website phone 1484463366

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,244

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Attainment 8

46.8

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Kirklees

#1,402 of 3,216 nationally

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Royds Hall, A Share Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Huddersfield, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Royds Hall, A Share Academy is an academy sponsor led in Huddersfield, Kirklees, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of SHARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 866 pupils on roll, of whom 44% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8, placing the school #11 in Kirklees and #1,402 of 3,216 nationally. 43.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2023, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined. Progress was 4 in reading, 3 in writing, and 3 in maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 12.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

43.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.5%

Entering EBacc46.50%

EBacc APS4.12

2024

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47.70%

EBacc APS3.69

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.20

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS3.50

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.72

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

52%

LA 56%England 60%

Reading62% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing69% LA 68% · Eng 71%

Maths71% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

102

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

-2.1

Read

LA -0.6

-3.5 to -0.6

-1.3

Write

LA -0.2

-2.7 to 0.1

-1.3

Maths

LA 0.0

-2.6 to 0.1

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 60%England 65%

Reading-% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 74% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 75% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.8

Write

LA -0.7

Maths

LA -0.4

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 61%

Reading-% LA 71%

Writing-% LA 74%

Maths-% LA 72%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.8

Write

LA -1.1

Maths

LA -0.5

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 March 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-03-13

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-09-20

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2011-09-14

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

10.4%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.7%(58 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 866 pupils. During this period, there were 90 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.4%, which is above 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)	866	90	10.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	870	125	14.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	854	110	12.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,221	73	6.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,219	57	4.7%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,252	88	7.0%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,244	103	8.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,235	89	7.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,230	79	6.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,227	38	3.1%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,207	75	6.2%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,227	67	5.5%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,224	18	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,230	49	4.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,190	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,190	79	6.6%	3.2%	3
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,199	50	4.2%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,201	49	4.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,210	76	6.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	0	21	-	3.8%	0

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 67 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 47 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 38 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 9 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

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

32.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree28%

agree50%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree24%

agree44%

disagree24%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree41%

agree19%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

not applicable20%

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

yes41%

no59%

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

strongly agree64%

agree27%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree46%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree48%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree48%

agree41%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree48%

agree46%

strongly disagree6%

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

strongly agree52%

agree43%

disagree4%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree46%

agree37%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

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