The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.5
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 191 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,064
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- KING JAMES'S SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Ian Rimmer (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
Primary · 642m away
Southgate School
Special school · 793m away
Hill View Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Dalton School
Primary · 2.0km away
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is King James's School a selective school?
No. King James's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King James's School's Ofsted rating?
King James's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King James's School?
King James's School currently has 1,064 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King James's School take?
King James's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King James's School?
King James's School is in Huddersfield, HD4 6SG, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King James's School have a sixth form?
No, King James's School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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