Overthorpe CofE Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Overthorpe CofE Academy
Address: Edge Top Road, Thornhill
Town/City: Dewsbury
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF12 0BH
Country: 83160673
Telephone Number: 01924 325300
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Enhance Academy Trust
Sponsor: Enhance Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Walker
Capacity: 294
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 289 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 45.7%

Location and administration

URN: 138979
DfE Number: 382/2012
UKPRN: 10039515
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Dewsbury (E14000666)
Electoral Ward: Dewsbury South (E05001399)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 424279E, 418602N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 39' 50.33" N 1° 38' 2.07" W
Plus Code: 9C5WM978+HC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Kersten Carruther - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2023.
  • Mr Paul Else - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 August 2025.
  • Mr Paul Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 October 2023.
  • Mr Matthew Hodkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2023.
  • Mrs Judith Hopwood - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 September 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 3 March 2028.
  • Mrs Haley Jordan - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mrs Susan Muscroft - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 March 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Swain - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2025.