The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 50%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Joe Mitchell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Edge Top Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornhill Junior and Infant School
Primary · 756m away
The Community Science College at Thornhill
Secondary · 1.2km away
Thornhill Community Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Rida Boys High School
Independent · 1.4km away
Ravenshall School
Special school · 1.5km away
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Paradise Primary School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Overthorpe CofE Academy a selective school?
No. Overthorpe CofE Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Overthorpe CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Overthorpe CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Overthorpe CofE Academy?
Overthorpe CofE Academy currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Overthorpe CofE Academy take?
Overthorpe CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Overthorpe CofE Academy?
Overthorpe CofE Academy is in Dewsbury, WF12 0BH, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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