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King James's School

State school · Huddersfield, HD4 6SG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,064 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,064 ·
Local authority
Kirklees Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Ian Rimmer

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School 22 %
Kirkheaton Primary School 21 %
Hill View Academy 11 %
Lepton CofE Primary Academy 10 %
Dalton School 8 %
Almondbury Community School 7 %
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School 7 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy 4 %
OtherUnkn 3 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Moldgreen Community Primary School 3 %
Grange Moor Primary School 3 %
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
50.7%
LA avg.
46.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
61
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,064
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

St Helen's Gate
Almondbury
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD4 6SG
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Telephone: 01484 412990

Email: office@kingjames.school

Website: http://www.kingjames.org.uk

Local authority: Kirklees Council

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School data & information King James's School St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG
1,064 Pupil numbers
27.1 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
11 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
61 Number of teachers
7 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
50.7%
LA avg.
46.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.80
LA avg.
45.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.00 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 207 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 146 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 204 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 207 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Classical Civilisation GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 3
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 132 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 3
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

King James's School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

King James's is a relatively small school and we aim to support our students in any way they feel they need. When pupils come to us in Year 7 they take tests in a number of areas which allows us to identify anyone who may have particular difficulties. Pupils will then be given provision to match their needs. Currently we have a dyslexia specialist teacher as well as the SENCO and a small but caring and lovely team of classroom assistants.

As well as helping students overcome difficulties in literacy we also work with small groups of Year 7 pupils with their maths skills. Any student who feels they need some help with homework or classwork is always welcome to come along for support and we are more than happy to talk to parents about ways in which we can support their child in school. We aim to provide a caring and supportive atmosphere, a place for children to feel safe and know they can find someone to help them whatever their difficulty.

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
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