Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Dewsbury, WF12 9PD · Kirklees · primary school
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56th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.8/10 against 2,424 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 544 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Overview
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School continues to be a good school, providing a positive environment where pupils enjoy attending and behave well. The report highlights high expectations for learning and behaviour, with pupils demonstrating respect for differences and feeling safe within the community.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending school, behaving calmly and respectfully, with bullying being rare.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a well-planned curriculum and targeted support ensuring pupils build confidence and are well prepared for secondary education.
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with pupils’ knowledge building logically and frequent opportunities to develop problem-solving skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support and achieve well through clear identification systems and collaboration with outside agencies.
- Governors support and challenge leaders effectively, while staff work together well with manageable workloads.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure effective systems are in place to check what pupils know, remember, and can do in every subject of the curriculum, as current checks are not embedded in all foundation subjects.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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