Ethos College

Alternative provision
Academy
Ages 14 to 16

Ofsted: Outstanding

Knowles Hill Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4QSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ethos College is an alternative provision school in Dewsbury for ages 14 to 16. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 February 2017, report published 3 May 2017

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

46 pupils on roll, with places for 42

Eligible for free school meals45.7%

45.7%, 19.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.3%

4.3%, 17.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ethos College

School	Distance	Ofsted
Engage Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good
Reach Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good
Evolve Academy	5 miles	Ofsted: Good
Pinderfields Hospital PRU	6 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Stephen Longfellow Academy	6 miles	Ofsted: Good

School details

School type: Academy alternative provision converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: ETHOS ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 14 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Smith
Phone: 01924469170
Address: Knowles Hill Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4QS
Local authority: Kirklees
URN: 145433

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.