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Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Vicarage Road, Thornhill Lees, Headfield Junior School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9PD, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.0 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
554
Capacity
600
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11 within the Kirklees area.
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Last inspected: 30 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani53.1%
Asian Indian32.5%
Asian Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed Other2.0%
Other2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
White Other0.7%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White British0.4%
Location
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53.67759, -1.63346 · WF12 9PD
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107707
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.headfieldschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 June 2015.
Is Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School a good school?
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School scores 43.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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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