The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 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
- 554
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 29.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Louise Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Vicarage Road, Headfield Junior School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 431m away
Rida Boys High School
Independent · 659m away
Rida Girls High School
Independent · 713m away
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 773m away
Paradise Primary School
Independent · 781m away
Ravenshall School
Special school · 1.1km away
Boothroyd Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School currently has 554 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School take?
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is in Dewsbury, WF12 9PD, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Headfield 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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