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Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Bendigo Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7LX, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.4 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
379
Capacity
388
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 73% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating potential room for growth in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with commendable academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 11 December 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.4%
Asian Pakistani12.7%
Asian Indian6.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Other1.3%
White Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.69784, -1.61081 · WF12 7LX
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107706
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitebywelljuniorschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 December 2018.
Is Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School a good school?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School scores 92.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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