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Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 554 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

554

Pupils

600

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is managed by Kirklees and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kirklees catchment area documents →

Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School — School Information

Full address
Vicarage Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9PD
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
29.8% of pupils
DfE URN
107707

Other Primary Schools in Dewsbury

If Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dewsbury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Is Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School oversubscribed?

Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School cover?

Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.