Thornhill Junior and Infant School
URN: 143231 • Dewsbury WF12 0QT
Overview
- Name
- Thornhill Junior and Infant School
- URN
- 143231
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Rylance (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924453259
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Edge Lane, Dewsbury WF12 0QT
Summary
Thornhill Junior and Infant School is a mixed primary academy located in Dewsbury, Kirklees, with a current enrolment of 342 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment, prioritising the welfare of its students through a robust safeguarding and child protection policy. All staff and volunteers are expected to uphold these values, ensuring a secure atmosphere for learning.
The curriculum at Thornhill Junior and Infant School is designed to foster a love for learning while meeting statutory educational requirements. The school aims to create an engaging and inclusive learning experience that caters to the diverse needs of its pupils. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (42.40%), Thornhill is committed to supporting all children in achieving their full potential.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, encouraging collaboration between families and staff to enhance the educational experience. For further information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.thornhilljischool.co.uk.
The curriculum at Thornhill Junior and Infant School is designed to foster a love for learning while meeting statutory educational requirements. The school aims to create an engaging and inclusive learning experience that caters to the diverse needs of its pupils. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (42.40%), Thornhill is committed to supporting all children in achieving their full potential.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, encouraging collaboration between families and staff to enhance the educational experience. For further information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.thornhilljischool.co.uk.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy (download)
- Complaint Policy (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Charging and Remissions Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Behaviour Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (64.3)
- St Paulinus Catholic Primary School (61.9)
- Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School (61.8)
- Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (61.6)
- Diamond Wood Community Academy (60.4)
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 342
- Boys
- 166
- Girls
- 176
- FSM %
- 42.40
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 342 | 166 | 176 | 420 | 42.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 352 | 175 | 177 | 420 | 41.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 359 | 173 | 186 | 420 | 35.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 359 | 173 | 186 | 420 | 35.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 358 | 171 | 187 | 420 | 33.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 368 | 183 | 185 | 420 | 28.80 |
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