Best secondary schools in Huddersfield (2026)
Huddersfield has 8 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Salendine Nook High School, in the top 28% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 44.7, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Huddersfield has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 28% in England |
Salendine Nook High School Huddersfield |
50.7 | 50.9 | 55% | No rating | |
2 Top 39% in England |
King James's School Huddersfield |
47.8 | 48.5 | 47% | Good | |
3 Top 47% in England |
Moor End Academy Huddersfield |
46.7 | 45.9 | 45% | Outstanding | |
4 Bottom 48% in England |
All Saints Catholic College Huddersfield · Roman Catholic |
45.9 | 44.9 | 38% | Good | |
5 Bottom 34% in England |
Newsome Academy Huddersfield |
42.2 | 44.1 | 46% | Good | |
6 Bottom 34% in England |
Royds Hall, A Share Academy Huddersfield |
43.0 | 46.8 | 43% | Good | |
7 Bottom 21% in England |
Netherhall Learning Campus High School Huddersfield |
40.2 | 41.0 | 38% | Requires improvement | |
8 Bottom 12% in England |
North Huddersfield Trust School Huddersfield |
37.3 | 35.7 | 26% | No rating |
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What is the best secondary school in Huddersfield?
On exam results over the last three years, Salendine Nook High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Huddersfield, in the top 28% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.