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Overthorpe CofE Academy

Kirklees, WF12 0BHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#10,366
of 13,686 nationally

About Overthorpe CofE Academy

Overthorpe CofE Academy is a Church of England primary school in Kirklees that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 61 applications for just 24 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.54 — meaning more than two and a half families applied for every available spot. Of those 61 applicants, 23 put Overthorpe as their first preference, and all 23 were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents in the area, though it's worth noting the school does not publish a parent-view survey result, so we don't have a formal recommendation percentage to share. The school is led by headteacher Joe Mitchell and caters for 224 pupils aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. Over half of its pupils (50%) are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and gives a sense of the community it serves.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressEdge Top Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 0BH
HeadteacherJoe Mitchell
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils224
Free School Meals (FSM)50.0%
School Capacity224 / 294 (76% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryArt StudiosSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsTennisDanceNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubArt ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: overthorpecofe.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Overthorpe CofE Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.