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What is Nields Academy's Ofsted rating?

Nields Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Nields Academy located?

Nields Academy is located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, HD7 5HT.

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Nields Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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About Nields Academy

Nields Academy is a primary academy in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

The school has 80 pupils on roll, 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.3%.

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OfstedInadequate · 2023Attendance93.7%

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What kind of school is Nields Academy?

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Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 80 pupils
SEN support: 15% of pupils

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Attendance at Nields Academy

Nields Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.3%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Demographics at Nields Academy

Nields Academy has 80 pupils on roll.

25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

15% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Nields Academy Ofsted Rating: Inadequate

Nields Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Nields Academy is overdue for reinspection.

An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Nields Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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