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Scissett Middle School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Scissett Middle School is a academy converter middle deemed secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 10–13, with 587 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

10–13

Age range

587

Pupils

600

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Scissett Middle School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Scissett Middle School 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

Find Kirklees catchment area documents →

Scissett Middle School — School Information

Full address
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JX
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Middle deemed secondary
Age range
10–13 years
Free school meals
13.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143792

Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Huddersfield

If Scissett Middle School is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Scissett Middle School

Is Scissett Middle School oversubscribed?

Scissett Middle School is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Scissett Middle School?

Admission to Scissett Middle School 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 Scissett Middle School cover?

Scissett Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 10–13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Scissett Middle School?

Scissett Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.