Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Bendigo Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7LXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school in Dewsbury for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 2nd of 11 primary schools in Dewsbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 December 2018, report published 20 January 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School encourages pupils to be the best they can be. Pupils know that adults believe in them. They are confident that they can learn and grow in this kind and inclusive school. The school has very high expectations of pupil's behaviour. Pupils rise to this and are respectful of all members of the school community. Pupils are keen to celebrate the school. One pupil represented the views of many, describing the school as 'fabulous and safe'. Pupils achieve well in their end of key stage 2 assessments. They enjoy learning and can confidently recall what they have previously learned. Pupils enjoy the range of clubs on offer at the school. Opportunities such as dance, yoga and reading club are well attended. Staff are highly committed to providing pupils with a breadth of new experiences. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from high-quality support. The early identification of the support they need ensures they progress well. The 'Blossom Unit' provides more bespoke support for pupils when required. Pupils thrive in this caring school where teachers have high aspirations for what pupils can achieve.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the teaching of important vocabulary and concepts is not consistently effective. On occasions, pupils develop misconceptions over time which are not quickly addressed. The school should work with staff to improve the teaching of subject-specific vocabulary and associated concepts so that pupils learn consistently well across all foundation subjects
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
97 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
384 pupils on roll, with places for 388
Schools near Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Eastborough Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 68% met the expected standard |
| Mill Lane Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Earlsheaton Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Zaheda Adam
- Phone
- 01924460666
- Address
- Bendigo Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7LX
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107706
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.