What did Ofsted judge Overthorpe CofE Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Overthorpe CofE Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Overthorpe CofE Academy?

Overthorpe CofE Academy has 188 pupils on roll.

What are Overthorpe CofE Academy’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 53% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Overthorpe CofE Academy take?

Overthorpe CofE Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Overthorpe CofE Academy located?

Overthorpe CofE Academy is located in Dewsbury, WF12 0BH, Kirklees.

How do I apply to Overthorpe CofE Academy?

Overthorpe CofE Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Overthorpe CofE Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Overthorpe CofE Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Overthorpe CofE Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Overthorpe CofE Academy for 2022-23 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Overthorpe CofE Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 70.2% of pupils at Overthorpe CofE Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Overthorpe CofE Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2022-23 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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Overthorpe CofE Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Overthorpe CofE Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Overthorpe CofE Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Overthorpe CofE Academy?: Overthorpe CofE Academy has 188 pupils on roll.
What are Overthorpe CofE Academy’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 53% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Overthorpe CofE Academy take?: Overthorpe CofE Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Overthorpe CofE Academy located?: Overthorpe CofE Academy is located in Dewsbury, WF12 0BH, Kirklees.
How do I apply to Overthorpe CofE Academy?: Overthorpe CofE Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Overthorpe CofE Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Overthorpe CofE Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Overthorpe CofE Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Overthorpe CofE Academy for 2022-23 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Overthorpe CofE Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 70.2% of pupils at Overthorpe CofE Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Overthorpe CofE Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Overthorpe CofE Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Overthorpe CofE Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Overthorpe CofE Academy?: Overthorpe CofE Academy has 188 pupils on roll.
What are Overthorpe CofE Academy’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 53% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Overthorpe CofE Academy take?: Overthorpe CofE Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Overthorpe CofE Academy located?: Overthorpe CofE Academy is located in Dewsbury, WF12 0BH, Kirklees.
How do I apply to Overthorpe CofE Academy?: Overthorpe CofE Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Overthorpe CofE Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Overthorpe CofE Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Overthorpe CofE Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Overthorpe CofE Academy for 2022-23 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Overthorpe CofE Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 70.2% of pupils at Overthorpe CofE Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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