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
School thumbnail

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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login