Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Dewsbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made strong improvements in writing, with pupils getting plenty of chances to write in different styles and subjects. Teachers present topics in interesting ways that make learning fun for pupils. The school works hard to support all learners, including those with special educational needs and those learning English as an additional language, ensuring they have access to the same learning opportunities as their peers.
Key Strengths
- Leaders are working successfully to improve pupils' achievement, teaching, and attendance with some good and outstanding teaching now evident
- Pupils' behaviour is good and they enjoy coming to school and feel safe
- Pupils make good progress in writing with plenty of opportunities to practise across all subjects
- The governing body provides good challenge and support, working well with leaders to strengthen parent partnerships
Areas for Improvement
- Progress in learning has been variable between year groups and subjects, particularly slow in Year 5
- Not enough pupils reach higher levels in English and mathematics by the end of Year 6
- Teachers do not always plan lessons with enough challenge for more-able pupils
- Teachers sometimes spend too long introducing tasks, leaving insufficient time for pupils to work independently
- Marking is inconsistent and does not always give pupils clear guidance on how to improve their work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements were found to be effective with pupils reporting they feel safe at school.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, reading workshops for parents and children, library visits, parents' mathematics workshops
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a larger than average primary school that requires improvement. Progress has been inconsistent, with not enough pupils reaching higher levels in English and mathematics by the end of Year 6.
At a Glance
29.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 64% to 76%. Maths has improved from 73% to 78%. Writing has remained stable at around 72%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.2
KS2
19
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
544 pupils
600 capacity
56 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Dewsbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dewsbury
Admissions Demand - Kirklees
Places available
5,606
Applications
4,584
Got 1st preference
93.6%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Kirklees (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.69058%
Overall absence
18.30986%
Persistent absence
568
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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