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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Absence Request (sen)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- SIAMs Report (other)
- Children Code of Conduct (other)
- Friends of Bywell (other)
- Mental Health & Wellbeing (other)
- Newsletters (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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