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Pivot Academy

Technology House, Alexandra Court, Huddersfield, HD2 1GN location

Introduction

Pivot Academy is a secondary special schools school situated at Technology House, Alexandra Court, , Huddersfield, HD2 1GN and has no religious affiliation. With the need for improvement identified in the Ofsted inspection outcome, it indicates that Pivot Academy requires enhancement in its management practices regarding leadership, management, and safety. Additionally, the school currently lacks sufficient resources to ensure a high quality of teaching, which is essential for adequately supporting students in achieving their life goals.
The school caters to students aged 7 - 18, with a boys-to-girls ratio of 68:23, and a total enrollment of 91 pupils. The school admissions policy is Not applicable. For school details such as the vision, aims & ethos, and the prospectus for entry, please refer to their website at or contact Kirklees Local Authority.

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School Type: Special schools
 Age Group: 7 - 18
Total Pupils: 91
 Boys : 68
School Capacity : 137
 Girls : 23
Census Date: 16-01-2025
 School Gender: Mixed
EAL: 0%
FSM: 0.00%
SEN: 58.2% (EHC: 57.1%, Support: 1.1%)
Phase Of Education: Primary(Juniors) to Secondary(Sixth Form)
 Admissions Policy: Not applicable
Location: Technology House, Alexandra Court, , Huddersfield, HD2 1GN
 Local Authority: Kirklees
Unique Reference Number: 144857
 Religious: None
Last Place Offered Criteria: Please contact the school directly for details.

Ofsted

Inspection Outcome: Requires Improvement
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Ofsted's "Requires Improvement" rating is assigned by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) in the UK. It signifies that a school needs to enhance at least one of the following areas to offer a better educational experience. This rating may imply that:

  • Quality of Education: The curriculum or teaching methods may not be consistently effective, leading to variable student outcomes.
  • Leadership and Management: Leadership may lack clarity or effectiveness, which could affect the overall school environment and performance.
  • Behavior and Attitudes: There may be issues with student behavior or engagement that need to be addressed.
  • Personal Development: The school might not be adequately supporting students' personal growth or preparing them for future challenges.

A "Requires Improvement" rating provides an opportunity for the school to identify areas for growth and implement positive changes aimed at enhancing educational quality and student support. Typically, school management will take proactive steps to address these areas, leading to improved outcomes in future inspections. For further details, please refer to the complete Ofsted inspection report.

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/27/144857

Inspection Dates : 06-05-2022

Personal Development • Good

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