Diamond Wood Community Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | North Road Ravensthorpe Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 3AD |
| Reference Number | 140392 |
Diamond Wood Community Academy has effectively maintained the high standards established during its previous inspection in 2019. The school provides a calm and consistent environment, where pupils feel safe, are eager to learn, and take pride in their achievements. The ambitious curriculum and high expectations contribute significantly to pupils' educational experiences from the early years through to key stage 1. Additionally, the school has cultivated strong relationships between staff and pupils, creating a supportive atmosphere for learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 361 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.54%
Girls: 53.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 75.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 53 | 106 |
| 2 | 45 | 49 | 94 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 74.2% |
| White, Other | 13.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White, British | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 03 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils display enthusiasm for learning and pride in their achievements.
- Strong relationships fostered between staff and pupils based on respect and care.
- Effective identification and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Ambitious curriculum that is well-structured from early years through key stage 1.
- Focused development on communication and language skills, resulting in confident communicators.
- Consistent improvement in pupils' attendance due to prioritized actions from staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Some reading support tasks require pupils to write words beyond their phonics level, hindering their success.
- Attendance analysis systems are not robust enough to promptly identify pupils needing urgent support.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Myrtle Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3AS |
0.08 miles |
|
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Springfield Park, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9PD |
0.96 miles |
|
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Wellhouse Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0BE |
0.97 miles |
|
Boothroyd Primary Academy
Temple Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3QE |
0.97 miles |
|
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Temple Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3QE |
0.97 miles |
|
Westmoor Primary School
Church Lane, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4EW |
1.05 miles |
|
St John’s CE Primary School
Boothroyd Lane, St John's C E Primary School, Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2LP |
1.08 miles |
|
Old Bank Academy
Taylor Hall Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0HW |
1.28 miles |
|
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Vicarage Road, Thornhill Lees, Headfield Junior School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9PD |
1.42 miles |
|
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9DL |
1.44 miles |
|
Hopton Primary School
Woodend Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8PR |
1.45 miles |
|
Flatts Nursery School
Ashworth Green, Dewsbury, WF13 2SU |
1.45 miles |
|
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
School Street, Norristhorpe, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7AW |
1.54 miles |
|
Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Pentland Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9JR |
1.6 miles |
|
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LY |
1.61 miles |
|
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School
Drill Hall House, Bath Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JR |
1.63 miles |
|
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School
Nab Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9QH |
1.64 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Healds Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HY |
1.66 miles |
|
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Edge Top Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0BH |
1.83 miles |
|
Carlton Junior and Infant School
Upper Road, Batley Carr, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2DQ |
1.84 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Castle Hall Academy
Richard Thorpe Avenue, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9PH |
0.86 miles |
|
Ravenshall School
Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9EE |
0.91 miles |
|
Rida Boys High School
2 Chapel Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9NQ |
1.09 miles |
|
Westborough High School
Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JE |
1.2 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL |
1.34 miles |
|
The Mirfield Free Grammar
Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9EZ |
1.48 miles |
|
Rida Girls High School
39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LX |
1.54 miles |
|
The Branch Christian School
Dewsbury Gospel Church, West Park Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LA |
1.59 miles |
|
Madni Academy
40-42 Scarborough Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9AY |
1.72 miles |
|
Heckmondwike Grammar School
High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH |
1.89 miles |
|
Brian Jackson College
Vision House, Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AD |
1.92 miles |
|
Hollybank School
Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0DQ |
1.93 miles |
|
Spen Valley High School
Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LX |
2.09 miles |
|
Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7DW |
2.33 miles |
|
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE |
2.5 miles |
|
Cambridge Street School
Cambridge Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5QW |
2.59 miles |
|
Fairfield School
White Lee Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8AS |
2.75 miles |
|
Fields Rise School
Fields Rise, Kirkeaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0LZ |
2.82 miles |
|
Upper Batley High School
Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BJ |
3.04 miles |
|
Batley Grammar School
Carlinghow Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0AD |
3.06 miles |