Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Vicarage Road, Thornhill Lees, Headfield Junior School, Dewsbury, WF12 9PDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Headfield 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 5th of 11 primary schools in Dewsbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 June 2015, report published 7 September 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
Pupils enjoy attending Headfield Church of England Junior School. There are high expectations for their learning and behaviour. The environment is impressive. Displays showcase the pride that pupils take in their work. Pupils behave well. This is evident in classrooms and the way pupils move around the school calmly and sensibly. Pupils are respectful of people's differences. They recognise that it is alright to have different views. One pupil, typical of many, said, 'Our values of achieving and believing together means that we respect everyone's beliefs.' Pupils feel safe in school. Bullying is rare. Pupils know a trusted adult will help them if they have any concerns. The school is aspirational for pupils. Pupils respond well to the school's high expectations. All pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning. They listen carefully to teachers' instructions and concentrate in lessons. Pupils enjoy experiences that enrich the curriculum. The curriculum is brought to life through opportunities to visit places of interest such as local places of worship.
What the school should improve
- Systems to check what pupils know and can remember are not embedded in all subjects. The school does not have a comprehensive understanding of how well pupils are learning the intended curriculum in some subjects. The school should ensure that effective systems are in place to check what pupils know, remember and can do in each subject of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
144 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
544 pupils on roll, with places for 600
Schools near Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Paradise Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 32% met the expected standard |
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
- Mrs Louise Brown
- Phone
- 01924463193
- Address
- Vicarage Road, Thornhill Lees, Headfield Junior School, Dewsbury, WF12 9PD
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107707
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.