Scissett Middle School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Scissett Middle School
Address: Wakefield Road, Scissett
Town/City: Huddersfield
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HD8 9JX
Telephone Number: 01484 865444
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 10-13)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Mast Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Mast Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Chris Taylor
Capacity: 600
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 592 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.7%

Location and administration

URN: 143792
DfE Number: 382/4041
UKPRN: 10061811
UPRN: 83157954
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale (E14001418)
Electoral Ward: Denby Dale (E05001397)

Easting & Northing: 424696E, 410563N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 30.14" N 1° 37' 41.64" W
Plus Code: 9C5WH9RC+MP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Scissett Church of England Academy (0.2km)
  2. Joseph Norton Academy (0.3km)
  3. Skelmanthorpe Academy (1.2km)
  4. Kaye's Academy (1.2km)
  5. St Aidan's Church of England Academy (1.5km)
  6. Edan Court School (1.7km)
  7. Denby Dale First and Nursery School (2.0km)
  8. Shelley College, A Share Academy (2.4km)
  9. Emley First School (2.7km)
  10. Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School (4.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Melanie Barnard - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 17 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 January 2026.
  • Mrs Shauna Chesworth - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Mrs Kate Fraser - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mrs Liz Godman - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 27 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2028.
  • Mrs Sorrel Hellewell - Shared Governance Professional - Establishment. Appointed on 7 September 2020.
  • Mr John Jolly - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 27 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2028.
  • Mr John Jolly - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 27 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2028.
  • Mrs Alyson Lindley - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2029.
  • Mr Chris Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).