Netherthong Primary School
Community primary school in Holmfirth (Kirklees).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We hope that our website provides you with a flavour of the wonderful and exciting opportunities that we offer at Netherthong Primary School. Our school is set in the beautiful Holme Valley and we are blessed with rolling hills and gorgeous scenery. We have extensive outside space which we use throughout the school day to enhance our learning.
We love our school and everything about it! Our staff team are hardworking and dedicated to ensure that all children at Netherthong grow. We aim to provide the children with the schooling they deserve: the very best! At Netherthong, we also believe that we should nurture each child and know that positive relationships are the best way to do this.
We are proud to offer a warm, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. We believe in creating a safe and stimulating space where curiosity is sparked, creativity is celebrated, and lifelong learning begins. We invite you to explore our website to discover more about our vibrant school community.
I look forward to welcoming you to Netherthong Primary School.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
25 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Band
- Choir
- Coding
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Mandarin
- Mindfulness
- Music
and 9 more
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 107660
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Constituency
- Colne Valley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Christine Wood | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Adams | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr James Cross | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Adam Keeling | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sally Quantrill | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Victoria England | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Nicky Evans | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Liam Kershaw | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Claire Helm | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Louise Bamfield | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Georgina Barraclough | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Natalie Hendy | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Tim Pickup Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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