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VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Goodgraded 09/05/2024Ages 7–11379 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Dewsbury, within the Kirklees local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 379 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/05/2024, Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Dewsbury can view Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 09/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)66%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake28.9%
Free school meals28.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language8.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.6%
Attendance94.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence12.7%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dewsbury
All schools in Dewsbury →Manor Croft AcademyGood · 0.3 miHanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant SchoolGood · 0.5 miShaw Cross Infant and Nursery SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.5 miEarlsheaton Infant SchoolGood · 0.7 miOrchard Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 miMill Lane Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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