The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 283
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 59.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Zoe Lowe (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Rawthorpe Lane, Rawthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNetherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 311m away
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Primary · 856m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Dalton School
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodley School and College
Special school · 1.5km away
Birkby Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hill View Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School?
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School currently has 283 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School take?
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School?
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School is in Huddersfield, HD5 9NT, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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