Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Huddersfield, HD5 9PG · Kirklees · secondary school
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24th of 25 secondary schools in Kirklees we can score, 27 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.1/10 against 292 of them, against 2.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 25.9 · 9 | 30% | 0.26 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.09 · 43 | 25% | 1.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.7 · 8 | 10% | 0.08 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Netherhall Learning Campus High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.09 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 823 pupils against a stated capacity of 955. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating?
What Ofsted said about Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Overview
Netherhall Learning Campus High School is described as "an improving place to learn" where pupils feel safe and behave well. While the school offers high-quality personal development and a supportive environment, overall effectiveness remains "Requires improvement" due to slow progress in attendance and inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and leadership self-evaluation.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is "good", with lessons described as "calm and orderly" and bullying reported as rare.
- Personal development is a strength, supported by "high-quality curricular activities" and a clear careers guidance programme.
- The sixth form provides a "unique curriculum" that is arts-based, with progress tracked to support students.
- Reading interventions are effective, ensuring fewer pupils miss other lessons to catch up on reading skills.
- Staff receive necessary training and speak positively of the support offered by leaders regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure self-evaluation has "sufficient detail" so improvement priorities are acted upon quickly, rather than being reactive.
- Curriculum plans in some subjects require further review to ensure content is fully embedded and there are "no gaps in curriculum content or learning".
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) needs development so they can work more independently and achieve their potential.
- Leaders should make better use of attendance data to proactively identify and intervene for pupils with low or declining attendance.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.3 |
| 2024/25 | 41.0 |
| 2025/26 | 36.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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