Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

URN: 107706 • Dewsbury WF12 7LX

Overview

Name
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
URN
107706
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Zaheda Adam (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01924460666
Website
Visit
Address
Bendigo Road, Dewsbury WF12 7LX

Summary

Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, located in Dewsbury, Kirklees, caters to pupils aged 7-11 and currently has 379 students enrolled, with a capacity of 388. The school is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment where every child is valued and respected. Underpinned by core values of Friendship, Compassion, Peace, Justice, and Endurance, Bywell aims to foster a supportive community that encourages personal growth and high academic achievement.

The curriculum at Bywell is designed to enable pupils to reach their full potential through high-quality teaching and a variety of engaging activities. The school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to educational excellence. Bywell also emphasizes the importance of home-school partnerships, ensuring that parents are actively involved in their children's education.

Support services at Bywell include a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and a Family Liaison Officer, who work to address the diverse needs of students and their families. The school actively encourages community involvement and regularly organizes events, fostering a strong sense of belonging among students and parents alike.

Key details

LA
Kirklees
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
388
Pupils
379
Boys
186
Girls
193
FSM %
29.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 379 186 193 388 29.80
2024-09-11 378 177 201 388 32.50
2023-09-11 380 190 190 388 27.40
2022-09-11 380 190 190 388 27.40
2021-09-11 390 202 188 388 25.60
2020-09-11 376 200 176 388 21.50

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