The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 379
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 29.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Ms Zaheda Adam (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Bendigo Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7LX
Town setting
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Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
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Eastborough Academy
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Earlsheaton Infant School
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Primary · 1.2km away
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Questions parents ask
What is Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School currently has 379 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School take?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is in Dewsbury, WF12 7LX, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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