Is North Huddersfield Trust School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 24th of 27 secondary schools in Kirklees. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are North Huddersfield Trust School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at North Huddersfield Trust School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 36.3 (England: 46.2). 30.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at North Huddersfield Trust School?

Applications for Year 7 places at North Huddersfield Trust School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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North Huddersfield Trust School

Woodhouse Hall Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1DJ

Local ranking24th of 27 secondary schools in Kirklees

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 36.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 30.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 45.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 208

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 88.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1039
Boys: 504 (51%)
Girls: 491 (49%)
Capacity: 900 (111% full)
SEND: 18.9%
FSM Eligible: 52.8%
EAL: 31.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.8%
SEN Support: 16.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 67.4
Budget per Pupil: £10,010/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 37.3%
White British: 13.6%
Black African: 11.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 6.4%
Asian Other: 5.8%
White Other: 5.7%
Other: 5.5%
Black Caribbean: 4.0%

37.3%

Asian Pakistani

13.6%

White British

11.0%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01484452100

office@nhtschool.co.uk

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Woodhouse Hall Road

Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 136502
UKPRN: 10036352
Establishment No.: 4801
Trust: The North Huddersfield Trust

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