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Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Bendigo Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7LX

Voluntary controlled school
Church of England
Pupils
379
Ages
7-11
FSM
29.8%
Capacity
388
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2018

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
89.0%
Writing
74.0%
Maths
86.0%
RWM Combined
73.0%

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About Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 73% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 379 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bendigo Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7LX | More schools in Kirklees

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Dec 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

What is Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School's latest exam results?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: KS2 2024/25: 73% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School located?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees (WF12 7LX).
How many pupils attend Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School has around 379 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School with other schools?
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