It is situated approximately 2 miles from the centre of Huddersfield, in a semi-rural position overlooking the Farnley Valley, serving a suburban area and a scatter of villages to the east and south of Huddersfield. King James’s, whose origins go back to the thirteenth century, has occupied its present site since 1547.
In 2004 the school was designated a Specialist Science College and in 2012 it converted to an Academy.
King James’s is a truly comprehensive school. The intake has a very broad socio-economic mix and we teach children of all abilities. We also have an ethnic mix which closely resembles that of the wider British society.
Our intake comes predominantly from the priority admission area of Lepton, Kirkheaton and Grange Moor, but as we are a heavily over-subscribed school, we receive a significant number of children from outside the area, particularly from Dalton and Almondbury.
At King James’s School we provide a strong network of pastoral care with the core purpose of ensuring that students feel happy, safe and able to achieve. The fostering of respectful relationships between students, their peers and staff allows everyone to feel a sense of pride in their school community and how it develops.
Student support begins with the form tutors who provide the all-important daily contact with the students. They monitor attendance, punctuality and behaviour and generally ensure students are happy and progressing. They are the first point of contact for parents.
Please check the school website link for details.
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