Netherthong Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Street Netherthong Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 3EB |
| Phone | 01484681950 |
| Reference Number | 107660 |
Netherthong Primary has demonstrated a solid performance overall, achieving a good rating across key areas such as the quality of education, leadership, and management. The school has built an ambitious curriculum from early years through Year 6, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), receive high-quality education and support. Noteworthy aspects of the school's performance include its outstanding behavior and attitudes, as well as exceptional personal development initiatives that foster a strong sense of community and responsibility among pupils. This inspection marks the school's first routine check since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting significant engagement and progress during a challenging period.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 218 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.92%
Girls: 49.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| 2 | 10 | 21 | 31 |
| 3 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 4 | 20 | 14 | 34 |
| 5 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 18 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff contribute to a caring community.
- Teachers have high expectations for behavior, leading to calm and purposeful classrooms.
- Pupils achieve very well across a well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum.
- Exceptional early years provision prepares children effectively for future learning.
- Effective teaching of phonics results in most pupils reading fluently by the end of key stage 1.
- Highly skilled staff provide strong support for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behavior and mature relationships.
- The school offers a rich variety of extra-curricular activities that enhance pupil inclusion.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of foundation subjects, pupils' retention of key knowledge is not as secure.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | ||
| Writing | 2.3 | ||
| Maths | 1.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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New Mill Infant School
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1.06 miles |
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1.09 miles |
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Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
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1.2 miles |
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Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
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1.21 miles |
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New Mill Junior School
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1.25 miles |
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Upperthong Junior and Infant School
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1.26 miles |
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Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School
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Netherton Infant and Nursery School
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2.17 miles |
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Meltham Moor Primary School
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