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Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area

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

Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 413 pupils, and a capacity of 432 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

413

Pupils

432

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Ravensthorpe 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: 96% 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 →

Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School — School Information

Full address
Myrtle Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3AS
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
46.2% of pupils
DfE URN
107699

Other Primary Schools in Dewsbury

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

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

Is Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School oversubscribed?

Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 432 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Ravensthorpe 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 Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School cover?

Ravensthorpe 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 Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.