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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
ES Independent School Kirklees is a private secondary-stage school in Kirklees, Kirklees, with a published age range of 11-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
ES Independent School Kirklees
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Employability Solutions gives ES Independent School Kirklees a clear specialist purpose in Huddersfield. The setting is designed for young people who need a smaller, more nurturing route than mainstream education and forms part of a wider employability offer. It serves ages 11 to 19, is co-educational, has no boarding and includes a Sixth Form.
The curriculum is flexible rather than a single academic timetable. Functional Skills English and maths run from Entry 1 to Level 2, alongside ASDAN Personal Development, career exploration, employability and life skills. Small classes, an individual key worker, trauma-informed support and therapeutic interventions shape how pupils access that programme.
KS4 is taught in a detached three-storey building on Greenhead Road, while post-16 provision is based at Union Bank Yard. A calm space, vocational canteen, hospitality and catering, hair and beauty tasters, work experience and volunteering connect study with employment. The two locations therefore have different roles within the wider provision.
Enquiries ask families and referrers to choose a campus rather than setting a standard entrance test. For this establishment, Greenhead Road is the school identity and KS4 anchor; Union Bank Yard is the wider post-16 context. That distinction matters when arranging a visit or considering the route beyond age 16.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-19
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gayle Worswick
- Pupil roll
- 52 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 20 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees
- Postcode
- HD1 4EN
- Area
- Kirklees
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gayle Worswick
School contact
- School phone
- 01484506307
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01484506307
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Bursaries available
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 24 June 2025
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2025-06-24. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does ES Independent School Kirklees handle admissions?
ES Independent School Kirklees handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to ES Independent School Kirklees?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for ES Independent School Kirklees?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for ES Independent School Kirklees?
ES Independent School Kirklees is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 24 June 2025.