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

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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
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0.41 miles
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