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King James's School
St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.4 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,064
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 36% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. Notably, 69% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 47% secure a grade 5 or higher. Parent satisfaction is also commendable, with 73% recommending the school, although there is room for improvement in EBacc entry at 51%.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.5 | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 42% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (99 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
83%
My child makes good progress
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
School has high expectations
77%
School keeps me informed
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School supports development
71%
Behaviour is good
70%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.8%
Asian Pakistani4.2%
Black African3.0%
Asian Indian2.6%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Other1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.62936, -1.74246 · HD4 6SG
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138706
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kingjames.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King James's School rated by Ofsted?
King James's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2019.
Is King James's School a good school?
King James's School scores 51.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about King James's School?
Based on 99 Ofsted Parent View responses, King James's School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at King James's School in GCSEs?
King James's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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