Kirkburton Middle School

Kirklees, United Kingdom


Location: Kirklees, United Kingdom
Type: Mainstream School
Phase: Secondary
Funding status: State - Academy
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 10 - 13 years

About Kirkburton Middle School

Our School

Kirkburton Middle School is a mixed, non-denominational academy middle school for pupils aged 10-13. We are a highly popular, oversubscribed and ambitious school with 510 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves in being a vibrant and inclusive school that is passionate about the continuous development of the `whole child’ within a middle school setting.

The three years between the ages of ten and thirteen are characterised by rapid physical, social and emotional change and are of great significance in the academic and social development of young people. Kirkburton Middle School provides a welcoming and secure environment in which pupils enter as young children and leave as confident young adults, each developing at the rate that is right for them. Academic standards at the end of Year 8 are above average and there is a thriving programme of extra-curricular activities. The ethos of the school is a particular strength: welcoming, harmonious, inclusive and mutually supportive. Relationships between all members of the school community are excellent.

In 2016, the school was proud to became part of the Mast Academy Trust, which also includes Shelley First School, Scissett Middle School and Birdsedge First School.

Our Vision

We aim to develop well rounded, confident and responsible individuals who have a love of learning and who always aspire to achieve their full potential. We do this by creating a safe, welcoming and vibrant environment where success is carefully is nurtured through support, challenge and excellence.

Our Core Values

All members of our school community strive to be-

Welcoming

Empathetic

Aspirational

Resilient

Enthusiastic

Knowledgeable

Motivated

Successful

Our Motto - Enjoying, Achieving, Succeeding Together

Enjoying –

We believe learning should be enjoyable for everybody but this doesn’t necessarily mean easy. Often the greatest pleasure in life comes from overcoming the biggest challenges.

Achieving –

We strive to ensure all pupils achieve highly regardless of background or starting point.

Succeeding Together –

We are a community which champions individuality and collaboration. We believe in the power of working together and respecting each other in order to achieve common goals.

Chris Taylor

Executive Headteacher

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Location


Address: Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1484 222737
What people say about us

Leaders have improved the school. But they have done so while considering staff workload and well-being. Staff report that they are proud to work at the school.

- OFSTED November 2021

Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education underpins everything the school does. Leaders’ work to support pupils’ personal development is exceptional.

- OFSTED November 2021

Leaders and staff have very high expectations of pupils. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They willingly follow teachers’ instructions promptly. Teachers make learning interesting and engaging. Pupils work hard and take pride in their work.

- OFSTED November 2021

Pupils are happy at school because leaders have created a culture where everyone cares for each other.

- OFSTED November 2021
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