Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at supporting all different types of learners. Children who start below average progress well, and the school is particularly skilled at helping pupils with special needs and those learning English as a second language. Parents praise the strong connections between home and school, and the wide range of sporting and cultural activities keeps children healthy and happy.
Key Strengths
- Excellent links with parents that support pupils' learning and progress
- Strong teaching of reading and writing with particularly impressive progress in writing
- Skilled support for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs, who make good or sometimes outstanding progress
- Good behaviour and a safe, caring environment where pupils feel secure
- Effective early years provision that leaves children well-prepared for future learning
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to use clearer, more engaging visual resources to fully capture pupils' interest
- Teachers should check on all pupils' progress more regularly during lessons and adjust teaching to meet individual needs
- Teachers should ensure all pupils get the chance to answer questions and develop their speaking skills, not just those who volunteer
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils say they feel safe and the school provides secure, caring support with home visits helping children develop a strong sense of belonging.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting clubs, cultural clubs and activities
Thornhill Lees is a good school where children make strong progress from starting points that are below average. The school creates a happy, safe learning environment where pupils of all abilities, including those with special needs and English as an additional language, achieve well.
At a Glance
20.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
10
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
284 pupils
380 capacity
96 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)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.15886%
Overall absence
31.33333%
Persistent absence
150
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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