Moor End Academy Catchment Area
Moor End Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1065 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,065
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Moor End Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Moor End Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kirklees. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, HD4 5JA
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 47.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137500
Other Secondary Schools in Huddersfield
If Moor End Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.
All Saints Catholic College Catchment Area
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North Huddersfield Trust School Catchment Area
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Shelley College, A Share Academy Catchment Area
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Salendine Nook High School Catchment Area
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King James's School Catchment Area
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Colne Valley High School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Moor End Academy
Is Moor End Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Moor End Academy currently has 1065 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1000 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Moor End Academy? ▾
Admission to Moor End Academy is managed by Kirklees. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Moor End Academy cover? ▾
Moor End Academy is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Moor End Academy? ▾
Moor End Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.