Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Dewsbury, WF12 0QT · Kirklees · primary school
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89th 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 — 2.3/10 against 1,483 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| 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.
Thornhill Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 353 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 maths? What specific interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Overview
Pupils at Thornhill Junior and Infant School are described as “happy” and growing in confidence within a “calm and orderly environment.” The school delivers a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that effectively prepares pupils for life in modern Britain, with particular praise for personal development. While teaching quality varies across subjects, leaders are actively supporting staff to improve practices and subject expertise.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “curiosity in their learning” and behave “respectfully both in and outside the classroom.”
- Personal development is “expertly enriched” by tailored curriculum decisions, including an extensive music offer and leadership roles.
- There is a “strong reading culture,” with pupils enjoying stories and using phonics knowledge effectively to build fluency.
- The school “identifies, assesses and meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well.”
- Leaders provide “effective wraparound support” and ensure staff receive necessary professional development.
Areas to improve
- Staff subject knowledge varies, meaning some tasks “do not always support their deeper understanding of key knowledge.”
- Pupils in the early stages of writing lack sufficient practice to develop “fluent, legible handwriting,” limiting their ability to express ideas clearly.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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