Overthorpe CofE Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Edge Top Road Thornhill Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 0BH |
| Phone | 01924325300 |
| Reference Number | 138979 |
Overthorpe Church of England Academy has maintained a good standard of education since its previous inspection, characterized by a safe and nurturing environment where pupils feel welcomed. The school exhibits strong relationships among pupils and staff, with an emphasis on personal development and a wide array of extracurricular activities that enhance pupils' learning experiences. Recent leadership changes have instilled high ambitions for all students, especially for those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is well-planned and sequenced, particularly in early reading, but there are areas, such as science, where changes are nascent and require further development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 224 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.91%
Girls: 45.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 2 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 3 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 4 | 27 | 16 | 43 |
| 5 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.3% |
| Indian | 7.6% |
| Unclassified | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 4% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| African | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with high ambitions for all pupils
- Nurturing and supportive relationships between pupils and staff
- Effective early reading programs that promote a love of reading
- A wide range of leadership opportunities for pupils
- Good planning and sequencing in curriculum development
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment systems for checking knowledge retention in foundation subjects
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.5 | ||
| Writing | -2.2 | ||
| Maths | -2.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Edge Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0QT |
0.47 miles |
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Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9DL |
0.82 miles |
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Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Vicarage Road, Thornhill Lees, Headfield Junior School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9PD |
0.98 miles |
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Paradise Primary School
1 Bretton Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9BB |
1.17 miles |
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Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Pentland Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9JR |
1.19 miles |
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Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LY |
1.44 miles |
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Boothroyd Primary Academy
Temple Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3QE |
1.59 miles |
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St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Temple Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3QE |
1.59 miles |
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Middlestown Primary Academy
Cross Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4QE |
1.77 miles |
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Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
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1.79 miles |
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Diamond Wood Community Academy
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1.83 miles |
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Earlsheaton Infant School
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1.91 miles |
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Flatts Nursery School
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2.02 miles |
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St John’s CE Primary School
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2.09 miles |
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Eastborough Academy
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2.09 miles |
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Grange Moor Primary School
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2.12 miles |
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Al-Furqaan Preparatory School
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2.18 miles |
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Orchard Primary Academy
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2.23 miles |
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Flockton CofE (C) First School
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Westmoor Primary School
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2.27 miles |
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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE |
0.71 miles |
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Rida Boys High School
2 Chapel Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9NQ |
0.9 miles |
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Ravenshall School
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0.94 miles |
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Madni Academy
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1.38 miles |
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Rida Girls High School
39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LX |
1.42 miles |
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Westborough High School
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2.15 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
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2.17 miles |
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Manor Croft Academy
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2.25 miles |
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The Branch Christian School
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2.34 miles |
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
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2.36 miles |
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Castle Hall Academy
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Denby Grange School
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Hall Cliffe School
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3.13 miles |
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Highfield School
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3.19 miles |
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The Mirfield Free Grammar
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3.23 miles |
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Heckmondwike Grammar School
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3.4 miles |
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Cambridge Street School
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3.41 miles |
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Brian Jackson College
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Horbury Academy
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Hollybank School
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