Netherhall Learning Campus High School, Huddersfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates a calm, focused learning environment where teachers expertly manage behaviour and help all pupils, including those facing difficulties, to achieve. Pupils make strong progress in English and mathematics, and the school's excellent careers guidance ensures pupils move into appropriate training and education that matches their ambitions. Teachers are deeply committed to supporting vulnerable learners and their families.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour management and calm working environment with skilled teachers who engage all pupils effectively
- Strong progress in English and mathematics, with improving results across most subjects
- Effective safeguarding with detailed records and close partnerships with support agencies
- Successful careers guidance leading to appropriate post-school destinations
- Improving attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality in humanities subjects remains variable and needs to match standards in other areas
- Most able pupils, especially those who are also disadvantaged, not making sufficient progress
- Speaking and communication skills need further development across the school
- Subject leaders' monitoring should focus more sharply on specific pupil groups
- Website policies need regular updates to reflect safeguarding rigour
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with detailed, high-quality records, strong agency partnerships, thorough staff training, and a strong culture of supporting vulnerable pupils and preventing extremism.
Netherhall Learning Campus High School continues to be good, with strong leadership that has maintained educational quality since 2011. The school excels at creating a calm, productive environment where pupils, including the most vulnerable, are supported to reach their potential.
At a Glance
52.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.7
Avg class size
35
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
823 pupils
955 capacity
132 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Huddersfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Huddersfield
Admissions Demand - Kirklees
Places available
4,970
Applications
4,871
Got 1st preference
89.9%
Got preferred school
97.8%
Secondary admissions across Kirklees (2025/26)
Inspection History(111)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.08309%
Overall absence
30.25641%
Persistent absence
780
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Dalton School
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Birkby Junior School
Christ Church CE Academy
Hill View Academy
Ashbrow School
Kirkheaton Primary School
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