Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

About Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a voluntary controlled school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 379 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kirklees →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

379 / 388 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Bendigo Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 7LX

Phone

01924460666

Headteacher

Zaheda Adam

Website

bywelljuniorschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a voluntary controlled school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School have?

Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School has 379 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is located at Bendigo Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 7LX.