The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 342
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 42.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Head
- Ms Jennifer Rylance (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Edge Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Community Science College at Thornhill
Secondary · 405m away
Thornhill Community Academy
Secondary · 405m away
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Primary · 756m away
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Paradise Primary School
Independent · 1.9km away
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Rida Boys High School
Independent · 2.0km away
Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thornhill Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Thornhill Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornhill Junior and Infant School?
Thornhill Junior and Infant School currently has 342 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornhill Junior and Infant School take?
Thornhill Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornhill Junior and Infant School?
Thornhill Junior and Infant School is in Dewsbury, WF12 0QT, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornhill Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Thornhill Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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