
Kirkburton Middle School is a mixed-gender academy converter located on Turnshaws Avenue in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. This middle deemed secondary school serves pupils aged 10 to 13 years and is part of the Mast Academy Trust. The school has a capacity of 501 students, closely aligned with its current enrolment of 502, indicating its popularity and strong demand within the community. Kirkburton Middle is set in a semi-rural environment, drawing students from the surrounding villages of Emley, Farnley Tyas, Highburton, Shelley, Shepley, Thurstonland, and Kirkburton itself. The school does not have a religious affiliation, and its admissions policy is non-selective, reflecting its inclusive ethos. Kirkburton Middle is recognized for its commitment to nurturing young minds during the crucial transitional years of middle school education.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
5 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Full inspection
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)
Short inspection converted to a full inspection
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Monitoring visit (serious weaknesses)
Full inspection