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Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Goodgraded 20/06/2023Ages 3–7194 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Huddersfield, within the Kirklees local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 194 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/06/2023, Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Huddersfield can view Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 20/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake38.6%
Free school meals38.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language37.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled68%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.0%
Attendance92.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher17.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence25.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Huddersfield
All schools in Huddersfield →Netherhall Learning Campus High SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.1 miNetherhall Learning Campus Junior SchoolGood · 0.2 miMoldgreen Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyGood · 0.6 miDalton SchoolGood · 0.7 miNorth Huddersfield Trust SchoolGood · 1.0 mi
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