A good academy sponsor led school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Overthorpe CofE Academy.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 102.0 | 102.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"BELIEVE, ENJOY, ACHIEVE"
Church of England Academy with strong links to the local church (St Michael and All Angels); regular church visits and services; Reverend Deb (Deb the Rev) leads worship; Hand to Mouth volunteers visit for Lent, Trinity, Easter and Transition sessions; neighbourhood and church community involvement.
Headteacher Mr J Mitchell states Overthorpe C of E Academy is more than a school and aims to be the heart of the community, inspiring a passion for learning within a safe, caring, Christian environment; SIAMs report was excellent; staff, governors, parents and pupils work together to support children to learn in school and for life.
Owls Wrap Around Care; provision opens at 7:30am and ends at 6:00pm, providing before and after school care (Owls) along with wrap-around arrangements.