Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School, Huddersfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made impressive progress under its new leadership, particularly in mathematics and reading. It provides excellent support for disadvantaged pupils and welcomes pupils from around the world with genuine care. Staff morale is high and the school has created a positive, inclusive environment where all children feel safe and valued.
Key Strengths
- Strong improvement in mathematics standards after previous dip
- Continued improvement in pupils' reading skills and enjoyment of books
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils, who are now making similar or stronger progress than national peers
- High staff morale with strong leadership appreciation
- Welcoming approach to pupils from diverse backgrounds, including those new to English
Areas for Improvement
- Most able pupils not consistently receiving sufficiently challenging work, particularly in writing and mathematics
- Governors lack clear understanding of how pupil premium funding is spent and its impact
- Attendance levels remain slightly below national expectations and need further improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with a strong culture where all staff, parents and pupils understand that safety is everyone's responsibility and staff receive regular, effective training.
Extracurricular Activities
School library with wide range of books, drop-in breakfast club, assembly-based safety education, Spanish language teaching
This report is for Rawthorpe Junior School, not Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School. The report shows Rawthorpe Junior School continues to be judged as good, with strong improvements in mathematics and reading under new leadership.
At a Glance
56.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 60%. Maths has remained stable at around 52%. Writing has remained stable at around 52%.
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
22.8
KS2
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
250 pupils
360 capacity
110 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Huddersfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Huddersfield
Admissions Demand - Kirklees
Places available
5,606
Applications
4,584
Got 1st preference
93.6%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Kirklees (2025/26)
Inspection History(109)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.2023%
Overall absence
23.9726%
Persistent absence
292
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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