Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Huddersfield, HD5 9NT · Kirklees · primary school
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81st of 99 primary schools in Kirklees we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.7/10 against 816 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
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 Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 250 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Overview
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School is described as a “diverse and welcoming community” where pupils are “happy” and feel cared for by staff. The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with “Good” ratings across all key judgement areas, including leadership, behaviour, and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “calm environment” supported by high expectations for behaviour and fair reward systems.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff using pre-teaching to secure learning foundations.
- Reading is a “whole-school focus” and has become a strength, with pupils using phonic knowledge enthusiastically and enjoying daily story time.
- Pupils are “well prepared for life in modern Britain,” demonstrating maturity in discussing relationships, diversity, and online safety.
- Governors work effectively with leaders, and staff feel supported regarding their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the key knowledge pupils need to learn and remember is not clearly identified, leading to teaching activities that are not consistently relevant.
- A small number of pupils have lower attendance than their peers, causing them to miss out on educational opportunities.
- On some occasions, the teaching of phonics does not start as swiftly as it could.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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