Boothroyd Primary Academy
Dewsbury, WF13 3QE · Kirklees · primary school
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95th of 99 primary schools in Kirklees we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.8/10 against 1,547 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 62% | 0.54 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Boothroyd Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 557 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place to help students reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Boothroyd Primary Academy
Overview
Boothroyd Primary Academy is described as a place where pupils are “valued as individuals” and develop into “polite, confident and curious learners.” The report highlights a “calm and orderly” environment with high aspirations, noting that staff bring the curriculum to life through exciting experiences. While the school has made significant improvements in reading and behaviour, inconsistencies remain in how learning is consolidated across all subjects.
Strengths
- Staff help pupils become “fluent in reading” through consistent phonics teaching and effective support for those speaking English as an additional language.
- Pupils behave well, are “kind to each other,” and benefit from a buddy system and a wide range of extra-curricular clubs.
- The school actively promotes equality and diversity, helping pupils prepare for “life in modern Britain” through inclusive texts and community service.
- Leaders provide “effective oversight” and strong support, with skilled trustees ensuring the school addresses previous weaknesses decisively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, allowing them to “access the full curriculum” and retain knowledge over time.
Areas to improve
- Mathematics tasks do not always “build on prior learning effectively,” limiting pupils’ understanding of new concepts.
- The approach to teaching vocabulary is “not fully embedded,” resulting in uneven confidence in subject-specific terminology.
- Checking what pupils know and can do is not used “consistently well” across all subjects, meaning some learning gaps are not identified promptly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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