Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Rawthorpe Lane Rawthorpe Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD5 9NT |
| Reference Number | 107700 |
Netherhall St James C of E (VC) Infant and Nursery School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas except for early years provision, which is deemed outstanding. Leaders have cultivated an inclusive environment that fosters individual growth, with strong relationships between staff and pupils contributing to a safe and respectful school culture. Parents appreciate the accessibility of communication with teachers, reflecting a supportive community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 194 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.19%
Girls: 43.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 20 | 48 |
| 2 | 36 | 23 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 37.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 12.9% |
| Asian, Other | 10.8% |
| African | 10.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2020 | School inspection |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Short inspection |
| 07 Apr 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive culture that supports individual development
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations for pupil behaviour
- Outstanding early years provision
- Strong curriculum support for reading and vocabulary development
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in some subjects such as history and computing
- Teachers unsure about specific knowledge required to build pupil understanding
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Rawthorpe Lane, Rawthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9NT |
0.19 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Grosvenor Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9HU |
0.61 miles |
|
Moldgreen Community Primary School
The Avenue, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8AE |
0.68 miles |
|
Dalton School
Mayfield Avenue, Dalton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9HN |
0.69 miles |
|
Hill View Academy
Fernside Avenue, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8YE |
1.1 miles |
|
Birkby Junior School
Mead Street, Fartown, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 6HE |
1.11 miles |
|
Christ Church CE Academy
Deighton Road, Deighton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1JP |
1.25 miles |
|
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
Lowerhouses Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JY |
1.29 miles |
|
Kirkheaton Primary School
New Road, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0HR |
1.3 miles |
|
Ashbrow School
Ash Meadow Close, Sheepridge, Ashbrow School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1EX |
1.33 miles |
|
Brambles Primary Academy
Cambridge Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5BU |
1.37 miles |
|
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Blacker Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5HQ |
1.4 miles |
|
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
Bradley Boulevard, Sheepridge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1EA |
1.41 miles |
|
Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School
Bow Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4BJ |
1.51 miles |
|
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
Longcroft, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8XW |
1.6 miles |
|
Fixby Junior and Infant School
Lightridge Road, Fixby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2HB |
1.74 miles |
|
St Thomas CE Primary School
Sherwood Avenue, Bradley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1RQ |
1.78 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
George Avenue, Birkby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2BJ |
1.79 miles |
|
Hillside Primary School
Headfield Road, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6LU |
1.79 miles |
|
The Mount School
3 Binham Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2AP |
1.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Nether Hall Avenue, Huddersfield, HD5 9PG |
0.11 miles |
|
North Huddersfield Trust School
Woodhouse Hall Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1DJ |
0.95 miles |
|
Woodley School and College
Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JE |
1.13 miles |
|
Fields Rise School
Fields Rise, Kirkeaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0LZ |
1.35 miles |
|
Southgate School
Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8TG |
1.37 miles |
|
ES Independent School Kirklees
20 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4EN |
1.38 miles |
|
Kirklees College
Manchester Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3LD |
1.41 miles |
|
Greenhead College
Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4ES |
1.51 miles |
|
All Saints Catholic College
Bradley Bar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2JT |
1.77 miles |
|
King James's School
St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG |
1.8 miles |
|
Pivot Academy
Technology House, Alexandra Court, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1GN |
1.83 miles |
|
Barraclough Hall School
Barraclough, 1 Bryan Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD2 2AL |
1.98 miles |
|
Castle Hill School
Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JL |
2.25 miles |
|
Huddersfield Grammar School
Royds Mount, Luck Lane, Marsh, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4QX |
2.3 miles |
|
Newsome Academy
Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN |
2.33 miles |
|
Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD3 4HA |
2.49 miles |
|
Moor End Academy
Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5JA |
2.75 miles |
|
Salendine Nook High School
New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GN |
3.2 miles |
|
The Mirfield Free Grammar
Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9EZ |
3.24 miles |
|
Rastrick High School
Field Top Road, Rastrick, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3XB |
3.27 miles |