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Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School

Kirklees, HD5 9NTPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School

Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School is a Church of England primary in the Kirklees local authority, catering for children aged 3 to 7. Among the 144 primary schools in the borough, it sits in a competitive local landscape where the top-performing peers include Carlton Junior and Infant School, Netherthong Primary School, and St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Birkby Infant and Nursery School, just 2.2 kilometres away. Netherhall itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its recent inspections. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 72 applications for 44 places, with all 44 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This suggests strong local demand, particularly from families who value its Church of England character and nursery provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRawthorpe Lane, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 9NT
HeadteacherKirsty McGrath
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils194
Free School Meals (FSM)45.8%
School Capacity194 / 191 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibrarySensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsRoundersFootballTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubChessFilm ClubArt ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.