Moor End Academy

About Moor End Academy

Moor End Academy is an academy converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,065 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.4 (2025/26). 48.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 35.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kirklees →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,065 / 1,000 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Dryclough Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 5JA

Phone

01484222230

Principal

Natasha Carman

Website

www.moorend.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Moor End Academy?

Moor End Academy is an academy converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Moor End Academy have?

Moor End Academy has 1,065 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Moor End Academy's Ofsted rating?

Moor End Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).

How does Moor End Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Moor End Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.4 in 2025/26.

Is Moor End Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Moor End Academy is part of SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES.

Where is Moor End Academy?

Moor End Academy is located at Dryclough Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 5JA.