Diamond Wood Community Academy
100%
Capacity
361
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Diamond Wood Community Academy
Diamond Wood Community Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 361 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 360 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Diamond Wood Community Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Price, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
Diamond Wood Community Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 81 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 80 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Diamond Wood Community Academy include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Music Rooms.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Swimming, Football, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Gardening, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Diamond Wood Community Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | North Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF13 3AD |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Price |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 361 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.2% |
| School Capacity | 361 / 360 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Oct 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed81
95
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
80 families put this school as their 1st choice (84% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Road, Dewsbury
Kirklees, WF13 3AD
Journey to School
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