SchoolScoresHeadfield CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Vicarage Road, Thornhill Lees, Headfield Junior School, Dewsbury, WF12 9PD
01924 463193 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 June 2015.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 July 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
16 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 7th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 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% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%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
144 pupils in this year group.
65% — 5 points above the Kirklees average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 11th 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 4th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.3% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 52.7% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 6th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 82% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.5 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 18 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 17% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 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
- Thornhill Lees CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Pentland Infant and Nursery School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Savile Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022
- Paradise Primary School 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Boothroyd Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Overthorpe CofE Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastborough Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Earlsheaton Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion)
- Thornhill Junior and Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Headfield CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Headfield CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 June 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Headfield CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Headfield CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
94% of the 16 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Headfield 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 107707.
- 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.