Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Dewsbury for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 May 2018, report published 19 June 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 September 2023
The school provides a friendly and welcoming environment. It is a place where pupils are happy and they enjoy learning. The staff demonstrate a strong commitment to the pupils, the school and the wider school community. Leaders have high expectations of what pupils can achieve in their learning and in their personal development. Pupils behave well because school routines are clear to them. The school's values teach them how to treat each other with compassion. The school's values include caring, kindness, respect and community. Pupils understand these values. They are woven into many areas of the curriculum. Pupils behave very well. Children in the nursery learn to follow good routines. Pupils of all ages get along very well together. Pupils have very good relationships with the staff, who know them well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively. The school provides many opportunities for pupils to develop their character and experience new things. Even the youngest pupils participate in leadership opportunities by being part of the eco-club, the collective worship group, or the 'kindness crew'.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, what pupils need to learn and in what order, is not identified clearly enough. In these subjects, pupils struggle to recall facts and Nursery School 2 information. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum planning, in every subject, clearly sets out exactly what pupils should know and in what order, so that they are well prepared for the next stage in their education.
Pupil numbers and mix
284 pupils on roll, with places for 380
Schools near Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Paradise Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Overthorpe CofE Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Debbie Douglas
- Phone
- 01924430548
- Address
- Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DL
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107705
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.