Thornhill Junior and Infant School

About Thornhill Junior and Infant School

Thornhill Junior and Infant School is an academy converter in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 342 pupils on roll. It is part of FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kirklees →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

342 / 420 (81%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 December 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 Lane, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 0QT

Phone

01924453259

Headteacher

Jennifer Rylance

Website

http://www.thornhilljischool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thornhill Junior and Infant School?

Thornhill Junior and Infant School is an academy converter in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Thornhill Junior and Infant School have?

Thornhill Junior and Infant School has 342 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Thornhill Junior and Infant School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

55% of pupils at Thornhill Junior and Infant School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Thornhill Junior and Infant School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thornhill Junior and Infant School is part of FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD.

Where is Thornhill Junior and Infant School?

Thornhill Junior and Infant School is located at Edge Lane, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 0QT.