Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School — Primary School in Dewsbury

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Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Dewsbury, WF12 9PD

554 Pupils

600 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

29.80% FSM %

276 Boys

278 Girls

About Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Dewsbury, Kirklees, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 554 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Louise Brown.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kirklees
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency	Dewsbury and Batley
Ward	Dewsbury South
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10071374
URN	107707
Data Last Updated	11-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Debbie Allen	Chair of Governors	10/10/2021	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Atif Asif	Governor	03/02/2025	02/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Brown	Governor	01/09/2015	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ryan Ellis	Governor	17/03/2025	16/03/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Mohammed Hussain	Governor	08/03/2024	07/03/2028	Appointed by LA
Mrs Donna Johnson	Governor	30/01/2023	29/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shazia Rasheed	Governor	15/06/2023	14/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ayesha Seemab	Governor	26/09/2022	25/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board

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Rida Girls High School

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Dewsbury, Kirklees.

How many pupils does Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School have?

Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School has 554 pupils, with a capacity of 600.

What is the age range at Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.

Is Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School a faith school?

Yes, Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

The Headteacher at Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is Mrs Louise Brown.

Where is Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School located?

Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is at Vicarage Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9PD, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School currently open?

Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Louise Brown

Vicarage Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9PD

01924463193

www.headfieldschool.org.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 107707

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026