Kaye's Academy is a primary school in Huddersfield, serving pupils aged 3 to 10. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Kaye's Academy currently has around 173 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Holmfield, Huddersfield, HD8 9LZ |
| Website: | www.kayesacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01484222918 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jeanette Dearnley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149046 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/03/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 10 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 186 |
| Number of Pupils: | 173 |
| Number of Boys: | 93 |
| Number of Girls: | 80 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.90% | 159 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaye's First and Nursery School Holmfield , Clayton West HD8 9LZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaye's Academy Holmfield , Clayton West HD8 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scissett Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9HR | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scissett Church of England Academy Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9HR | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmanthorpe Academy Elm Street , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9JX | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9JX | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edan Court School Edan Court, Colliers Way , Clayton West HD8 9TR | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nortonthorpe Hall School Busker Lane , Scissett HD8 9JU | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Norton Academy Busker Lane , Scissett HD8 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.