The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
26% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 19
- Capacity
- 32%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Jill Holt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
June 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
November 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
February 2016 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
February 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
June 2007 | Inspection
Location
Dewsbury Gospel Church, West Park Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAl-Furqaan Preparatory School
Independent · 373m away
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 407m away
Carlton Junior and Infant School
Primary · 426m away
Flatts Nursery School
Nursery · 519m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 612m away
Westborough High School
Secondary · 646m away
St John�s CE Primary School
Primary · 836m away
Warwick Road Primary School
Primary · 908m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Branch Christian School a selective school?
No. The Branch Christian School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Branch Christian School's Ofsted rating?
The Branch Christian School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Branch Christian School?
The Branch Christian School currently has 19 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Branch Christian School take?
The Branch Christian School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is The Branch Christian School?
The Branch Christian School is in Dewsbury, WF13 4LA, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Branch Christian School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Branch Christian School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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