Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
77%
Capacity
291
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 291 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Debbie Douglas, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 103 applications for 68 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 67 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Cricket, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Choir, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Slaithwaite Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 9DL |
| Headteacher | Debbie Douglas |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 291 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.1% |
| School Capacity | 291 / 380 (77% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2018. 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed68
103
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
67 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Slaithwaite Road, Dewsbury
Kirklees, WF12 9DL
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