Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Slaithwaite Road Thornhill Lees Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 9DL |
| Reference Number | 107705 |
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School continues to uphold its good performance, fostering a friendly and supportive environment where pupils thrive and enjoy their learning. The school's committed staff and strong leadership create a foundation where high expectations for both academic achievement and personal development are evident. The curriculum emphasizes communication, language, reading, and mathematics, effectively preparing pupils for future stages of education. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from tailored support and a range of extracurricular activities that enhance their educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 291 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.26%
Girls: 46.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 62.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 35 | 66 |
| 2 | 42 | 36 | 78 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 54% |
| Indian | 25.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.1% |
| White, British | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| African | 0.7% |
| White, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 23 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and demonstrate very good behavior.
- Strong commitment from staff towards pupils and the wider community.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- An ambitious and well-structured curriculum, particularly in early reading, mathematics, and language development.
- High-quality interactions in the early years, fostering good communication and language skills.
- Pupils experience a variety of learning opportunities, including regular trips and leadership roles.
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, important knowledge and its sequence are not clearly defined, leading to challenges in pupil recall.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Vicarage Road, Thornhill Lees, Headfield Junior School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9PD |
0.17 miles |
|
Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Pentland Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9JR |
0.41 miles |
|
Paradise Primary School
1 Bretton Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9BB |
0.55 miles |
|
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LY |
0.64 miles |
|
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Edge Top Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0BH |
0.82 miles |
|
Boothroyd Primary Academy
Temple Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3QE |
0.85 miles |
|
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Temple Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3QE |
0.85 miles |
|
Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Edge Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0QT |
1.02 miles |
|
Flatts Nursery School
Ashworth Green, Dewsbury, WF13 2SU |
1.21 miles |
|
Earlsheaton Infant School
Commercial Street, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8JF |
1.25 miles |
|
Eastborough Academy
Rockley Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1NS |
1.29 miles |
|
St John’s CE Primary School
Boothroyd Lane, St John's C E Primary School, Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2LP |
1.34 miles |
|
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School
Drill Hall House, Bath Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JR |
1.36 miles |
|
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Myrtle Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3AS |
1.44 miles |
|
Diamond Wood Community Academy
North Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3AD |
1.44 miles |
|
Westmoor Primary School
Church Lane, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4EW |
1.55 miles |
|
Orchard Primary Academy
Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8QT |
1.64 miles |
|
Carlton Junior and Infant School
Upper Road, Batley Carr, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2DQ |
1.77 miles |
|
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Bendigo Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7LX |
1.83 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Healds Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HY |
1.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Rida Boys High School
2 Chapel Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9NQ |
0.36 miles |
|
Rida Girls High School
39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LX |
0.61 miles |
|
Madni Academy
40-42 Scarborough Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9AY |
0.62 miles |
|
Ravenshall School
Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9EE |
0.62 miles |
|
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE |
1.25 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL |
1.38 miles |
|
Westborough High School
Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JE |
1.38 miles |
|
Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7DW |
1.5 miles |
|
The Branch Christian School
Dewsbury Gospel Church, West Park Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LA |
1.53 miles |
|
Castle Hall Academy
Richard Thorpe Avenue, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9PH |
2.27 miles |
|
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG |
2.34 miles |
|
Cambridge Street School
Cambridge Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5QW |
2.59 miles |
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Highfield School
Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9BS |
2.63 miles |
|
Heckmondwike Grammar School
High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH |
2.69 miles |
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Brian Jackson College
Vision House, Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AD |
2.72 miles |
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The Mirfield Free Grammar
Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9EZ |
2.92 miles |
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Upper Batley High School
Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BJ |
3.11 miles |
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Hall Cliffe School
Dovecote Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 6BB |
3.23 miles |
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Batley Grammar School
Carlinghow Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0AD |
3.25 miles |
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Denby Grange School
Off Stocksmoor Rd, Midgley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4JG |
3.33 miles |