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

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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
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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
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New Road, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0HR
1.3 miles
Ashbrow School
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1.33 miles
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Cambridge Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5BU
1.37 miles
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Blacker Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5HQ
1.4 miles
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
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1.41 miles
Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School
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1.51 miles
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
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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
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0.95 miles
Woodley School and College
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1.13 miles
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1.35 miles
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1.37 miles
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1.38 miles
Kirklees College
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1.41 miles
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Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4ES
1.51 miles
All Saints Catholic College
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1.77 miles
King James's School
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1.8 miles
Pivot Academy
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1.83 miles
Barraclough Hall School
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1.98 miles
Castle Hill School
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2.25 miles
Huddersfield Grammar School
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2.3 miles
Newsome Academy
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2.33 miles
Royds Hall, A Share Academy
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2.49 miles
Moor End Academy
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2.75 miles
Salendine Nook High School
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3.2 miles
The Mirfield Free Grammar
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3.24 miles
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