King James's School
King James's School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–16, in Huddersfield, HD4, in the Kirklees council area. It has 1,055 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (12 February 2025): Standards maintained. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Standards maintained — inspected 12 February 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (5 November 2019) |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 48.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 47.1 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 210 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,055 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 29% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 8.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.97% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.26% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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