The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 218
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mr Matthew Bradbury (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Street, Netherthong, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 3EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHolmfirth High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
New Mill Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
New Mill Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Upperthong Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Netherthong Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Netherthong Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Netherthong Primary School?
Netherthong Primary School currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Netherthong Primary School take?
Netherthong Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Netherthong Primary School?
Netherthong Primary School is in Holmfirth, HD9 3EB, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Netherthong Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Netherthong Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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