The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 125 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 855
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 51.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Heather Johnson (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2024 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Inspection
March 2003 | Inspection
Location
Netherhall Avenue, HD5 9PG, Select, West Yorkshire, HD5 9PG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Netherhall Learning Campus High School a selective school?
No. Netherhall Learning Campus High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Netherhall Learning Campus High School's Ofsted rating?
Netherhall Learning Campus High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Netherhall Learning Campus High School?
Netherhall Learning Campus High School currently has 855 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Netherhall Learning Campus High School take?
Netherhall Learning Campus High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Netherhall Learning Campus High School?
Netherhall Learning Campus High School is in Select, HD5 9PG, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Netherhall Learning Campus High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Netherhall Learning Campus High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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