King James's School Catchment Area
King James's School is a academy converter secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1064 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,064
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
King James's School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, King James's School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kirklees. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kirklees catchment area documents →King James's School — School Information
- Full address
- St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD4 6SG
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138706
Other Secondary Schools in Huddersfield
If King James's School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.
All Saints Catholic College Catchment Area
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North Huddersfield Trust School Catchment Area
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Shelley College, A Share Academy Catchment Area
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Moor End Academy Catchment Area
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Salendine Nook High School Catchment Area
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Colne Valley High School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — King James's School
Is King James's School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — King James's School currently has 1064 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for King James's School? ▾
Admission to King James's School is managed by Kirklees. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does King James's School cover? ▾
King James's School is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for King James's School? ▾
King James's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.