Overthorpe CofE Academy — Primary School in Dewsbury

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Overthorpe CofE Academy

Dewsbury, WF12 0BH

224 Pupils

294 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

50.00% FSM %

123 Boys

101 Girls

About Overthorpe CofE Academy

Overthorpe CofE Academy is a Primary Academies serving Dewsbury and the surrounding area in Kirklees with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 224 pupils on roll. School capacity: 294. Current headteacher: Joe Mitchell.

Information on Overthorpe CofE Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
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	Non-selective
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	Not applicable
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-03-2013
UKPRN	10039515
URN	138979
Data Last Updated	07-08-2025

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Judith Hopwood	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/02/2023	31/01/2027	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Jodie Allen	Local Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Elected by parents
Jill Denvers	Local Governor	23/04/2023	22/04/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Haley Jordan	Local Governor	31/10/2022	30/10/2026	Elected by parents
Ms Lauren McCarthy	Local Governor	01/09/2024	01/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Rev Debbie Nash	Local Governor	23/04/2023	22/04/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rebecca Riley	Local Governor	14/12/2023	31/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust