The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 586
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 45.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Head
- Mr Matt Birkett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Temple Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
St John�s CE Primary School
Primary · 803m away
Westborough High School
Secondary · 906m away
Flatts Nursery School
Nursery · 917m away
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 981m away
Rida Girls High School
Independent · 994m away
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Westmoor Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Boothroyd Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Boothroyd Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Boothroyd Primary Academy?
Boothroyd Primary Academy currently has 586 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Boothroyd Primary Academy take?
Boothroyd Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Boothroyd Primary Academy?
Boothroyd Primary Academy is in Dewsbury, WF13 3QE, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Boothroyd Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Boothroyd Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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