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King James's School

St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD4 6SG

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

48.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.6%
Basics 9-5
47.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

48.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2348.246.4
2023/2446.846.4
2024/2548.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.120.00
2023/240.000.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
50.5%
EBacc APS
4.56
EBacc 9-5
30.5%
EBacc 9-4
42.4%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Southgate School
0.79 km away · Community special school
Good
Woodley School and College
2.07 km away · Community special school
Good
Castle Hill School
2.93 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
3.05 km away · Community school
Requires improvement
Newsome Academy
3.14 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About King James's School

King James's School is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 99 responses), 73% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.3. The school has around 1,064 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: St Helen's Gate, Huddersfield, HD4 6SG | More schools in Kirklees

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King James's School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — Good
  3. Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about King James's School

What is King James's School's Ofsted rating?
King James's School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about King James's School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 99 responses): 73% of parents would recommend King James's School.
What are King James's School's latest exam results?
King James's School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is King James's School located?
King James's School is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD4 6SG).
How many pupils attend King James's School?
King James's School has around 1,064 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King James's School with other schools?
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