SchoolScoresBywell CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Bendigo Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7LX
01924 460666 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 December 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Dewsbury comparisons use the 12 of its 19 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dewsbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 45% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 5% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dewsbury figures pool parents at the Dewsbury schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
97 pupils in this year group.
73% — 13 points above the Kirklees average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kirklees. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.8% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 18 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 24% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hanging Heaton CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
- Eastborough Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mill Lane Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Earlsheaton Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion)
- Orchard Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gawthorpe Community Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warwick Road Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Al-Furqaan Preparatory School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Lydgate Junior and Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bywell CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Bywell CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 December 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Bywell CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bywell CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
72% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Bywell CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 107706.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.