Netherthong Primary School is a primary school in Holmfirth, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Netherthong Primary School currently has around 218 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Street, Holmfirth, HD9 3EB |
| Website: | http://www.netherthongprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01484681950 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Bradbury |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107660 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 218 |
| Number of Pupils: | 218 |
| Number of Boys: | 111 |
| Number of Girls: | 107 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.20% | 190 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 5 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 2 |
| African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherthong Primary School School Street , Netherthong HD9 3EB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkroyds Infant School Kirkroyds Lane , New Mill HD9 1LS | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mill Infant School Kirkroyds Lane , New Mill HD9 1LS | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Brockholes Lane , Brockholes HD9 7EB | 4out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School Cartworth Road , HD9 2RG | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmfirth High School Heys Road , Thongsbridge HD9 7SE | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honley Preparatory School Dipford House , Queen's Square Business Park HD9 6QZ | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.