Overthorpe CofE Academy

About Overthorpe CofE Academy

Overthorpe CofE Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 224 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 47.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kirklees →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

224 / 294 (76%)

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 May 2024

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

Edge Top Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 0BH

Phone

01924325300

Headteacher

Joe Mitchell

Website

http://www.overthorpecofe.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Overthorpe CofE Academy?

Overthorpe CofE Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Overthorpe CofE Academy have?

Overthorpe CofE Academy has 224 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Overthorpe CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?

Overthorpe CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).

How does Overthorpe CofE Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at Overthorpe CofE Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Overthorpe CofE Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Overthorpe CofE Academy is part of ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Overthorpe CofE Academy?

Overthorpe CofE Academy is located at Edge Top Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 0BH.