Pivot Academy is a not applicable school in Huddersfield, serving pupils aged 7 to 18. The school is a other independent special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Pivot Academy currently has around 91 pupils on roll, which is about 66% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74.7% boys and 25.3% girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Technology House, Alexandra Court, Huddersfield, HD2 1GN
Website: www.pivot-group.uk
Telephone: 01274456350
School Type: Other independent special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Kirklees
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Katie Lockwood
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 144857

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 137
Number of Pupils: 91
Number of Boys: 68
Number of Girls: 23

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.16
Local authority average
0.01
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
35%
Local authority average
30%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
44%
Local authority average
39%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
3.2
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
40.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.2
Town average
4.0
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

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Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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Deighton Junior School
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Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
All Saints Catholic College
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Deighton High School
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Fartown High School
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Rastrick High School
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Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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Highbury School
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Hillside Special School
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.