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VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Goodgraded 10/07/2024Ages 7–11554 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Headfield 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 554 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/07/2024, Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Dewsbury can view Headfield 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 10/07/2024. 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)55%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake29.4%
Free school meals29.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language45.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.9%
Attendance92.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence23.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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