The short version
77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–7
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 291
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 23.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Debbie Douglas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Paradise Primary School
Independent · 881m away
Rida Girls High School
Independent · 979m away
Ravenshall School
Special school · 1.0km away
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School?
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School currently has 291 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School take?
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School?
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is in Dewsbury, WF12 9DL, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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