OVERTHORPE COFE ACADEMY in West Yorkshire, Dewsbury

Education Centre Information: Overthorpe CofE Academy:

Establishment Type:Academy Sponsor Led
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Kirklees
Reason Establishment Opened: New Provision
Establishment Open Date: 01/03/2013
Boarders: Not applicable
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Wakefield
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Overthorpe Primary occupies a large site close to the top of the hillside on which the community of Thornhill is situated. There is 'substantial unemployment' in the locality, and the school serves a 'mixed' community. The school building is approximately 40 years old with outside facilities described as 'bleak', a situation which the school is trying to rectify. The school aims to 'promote a positive attitude towards all forms of sport' and children are coached by representatives from Bullford Bulls and Thornhill RLFC. A number of extra-curricular activities are available, and these have included gymnastics, choir, recorder groups and concert groups. Overthorpe has 'strong links' with the church and community, there is a 'thriving' Parents Support Group, and pupils support a child in Africa. 'We intend to be a happy, caring and safe school in which every child has the opportunity to develop their full potential and become good citizens'.