The Branch Christian School
URN: 107795 • Dewsbury WF13 4LA
Overview
- Name
- The Branch Christian School
- URN
- 107795
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jill Holt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924452511
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dewsbury Gospel Church, Dewsbury WF13 4LA
Summary
The Branch Christian School, located in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, is an independent mixed school established in 1994, serving a small community of 19 pupils with a capacity of 60. The school operates under the auspices of the Dewsbury Gospel Church and is committed to providing a Christian-based education that reflects the values and concerns of local Christian parents.
The school offers early education and care for children aged 3 and 4, and prides itself on nurturing each child's individual potential. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, cultural awareness, and community engagement, fostering a supportive environment where older and younger students interact positively.
Under the leadership of Head Teacher Mrs. Jill Holt, the school maintains a strong focus on academic performance, with a reported PACE average of 97.3% for the 2024/25 academic year. The school community is characterized by a familial atmosphere, where staff are dedicated to understanding and supporting each child's unique journey.
The school offers early education and care for children aged 3 and 4, and prides itself on nurturing each child's individual potential. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, cultural awareness, and community engagement, fostering a supportive environment where older and younger students interact positively.
Under the leadership of Head Teacher Mrs. Jill Holt, the school maintains a strong focus on academic performance, with a reported PACE average of 97.3% for the 2024/25 academic year. The school community is characterized by a familial atmosphere, where staff are dedicated to understanding and supporting each child's unique journey.
Useful links
- Staff & Governors (governance)
- BCS Flyer (download)
- GDPR School Privacy Notice for Students (download)
- Data Protection Policy (download)
- GDPR & Privacy Notice Parents-Carers (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- RSE Curriculum (download)
- Uniform Policy (download)
- Application Form (download)
- Admissions FAQ (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ethos College (69.4)
- Ravenshall School (61.7)
- Madni Academy (59.6)
- Ethos College (54.0)
- Paradise Primary School (54.0)
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 60
- Pupils
- 19
- Boys
- 10
- Girls
- 9
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1994-12-06
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 60 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 60 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 60 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 60 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 60 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 60 | 0.00 |
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