Overthorpe CofE Academy
Overthorpe CofE Academy is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 3–11, in Dewsbury, WF12, in the Kirklees council area. It has 188 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024): Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 21 May 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 53 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 3 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 30 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 188 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 47.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 8.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 23.21% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.13% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Thornhill Junior and Infant School
- Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
- Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
- Paradise Primary School
- Pentland Infant and Nursery School
- Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
- Boothroyd Primary Academy
- St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy