Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber HD5 9NT · Kirklees
#1523 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
#14877 of 15,697 nationally
About Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School is a local authority primary located in Huddersfield, in the Kirklees local authority of Yorkshire and the Humber, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 189 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 13.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1523rd of 1,636 ranked primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 189; capacity filled 99%.
There are 78 schools in Huddersfield; Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School ranks 71st of 75 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)44.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 189
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 44.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Huddersfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
823 students · 186 m away
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
250 students · 311 m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
310 students · 989 m away
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
338 students · 1.1 km away
Dalton School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
487 students · 1.1 km away
North Huddersfield Trust School
Huddersfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
995 students · 1.5 km away
Hill View Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students · 1.8 km away
Birkby Junior School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
541 students · 1.8 km away
Christ Church CE Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
194 students · 2.0 km away
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a comparable Pupils on roll.
East Ayton Community Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Selby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Settle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Holmfirth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
191 students
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Batley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
Ingleton Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
191 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School a good school?
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 13.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1523 of 1,636 in Yorkshire and the Humber. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School ranks #1523 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber and #14877 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School?
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School had 189 students in 2025.
Is Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.