Overthorpe CofE Academy
Academy sponsor led
Dewsbury, WF12 0BH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 20% in England
76 of 96 in Kirklees
Pupils
188
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
5.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 49% | 52% | 53% | |
| Higher standard | 5% | 3% | 3% | |
| Reading | 60% | 61% | 57% | |
| Writing | 63% | 74% | 77% | |
| Maths | 65% | 74% | 87% |
Nearby primary schools
- Thornhill Junior and Infant School · 0.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 8% in England
- Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School · 0.8 mi · No rating
- Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 41% in England
- Pentland Infant and Nursery School · 1.2 mi · Good
- Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School · 1.4 mi · No rating
- St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy · 1.6 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 9% in England
Best primary schools in Dewsbury · Best primary schools in West Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Overthorpe CofE Academy is in Thornhill (typical home £216,750, crime high).
What is Overthorpe CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Overthorpe CofE Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Overthorpe CofE Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Overthorpe CofE Academy is in the bottom 20% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.