Overthorpe CE School and Children’s Centre
Overthorpe CE (VC) JIN School - the school and Children's Centre is si
tuated in Edge Top Road, Thornhill,Dewsbury WF12 0BH. Telephone 01924 325300
The Headteacher is Mrs Thelma Walker
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e.mail clerk.Overthorpe@kirklees-schools.org.uk
The Chair of Governors is Brian Pearson who is a member of the Church and can be contacted via school.
The school has got a website
http://overthorpe.kgfl.digitalbrain.com/kgfl/schools/overthorpe/frontpage/home/
Svhool took part in the THornhill Lantern Procession again in November 2009 - a short video of the start up is shown below
Michaelmas Tea
Children welcomed Rev Gill Johnson from the Diocese, The Chair of Governors and members of the Mothers' Union for tea September 2009
School christingle in church during Szopki and Christmas Tree Exhibitions December 2009
Schools Concert Overthorpe Children with Thornhill JI School and Dewsbury Music Centre April 16th 2008
The culmination of our Africa week- our Harvest Assembly. We welcomed visitors from Tanzania who spent time with us in school.
Ofsted Report 2006
We are delighted with the Ofsted Report. The quotes below and the letter from the inspectors to pupils shows some of the positive things reported on.
'Overthorpe is a very caring school and many pupils described it as 'a very nice place to be'. The environment is pleasant and stimulating, especially the newly-built and well-resourced children's centre, which houses the Foundation Stage. All pupils are constantly encouraged to be ambitious and to develop strong self-esteem, as shown in their enthusiastic singing of, 'I'm glad to be me.' Strong links with the local church enhance pupils' spiritual and moral development. The school has successfully worked to increase pupils' awareness of cultures other than their own. The school is popular with parents, who appreciate the welcoming environment.The overall quality of teaching and learning has improved and is now good.'
'This is a caring school where children are highly valued.'
Text from letter to pupils explaining the findings of the inspection
'Thank you very much for making us feel so welcome in your school. We really enjoyed talking to you, hearing your views and watching you learn.There are so many things that we liked about your school. We were delighted that it is such a caring place; you told us that the adults look after you well and it was clear that you also care for each other. You told us that you are encouraged to, 'reach for the stars', which is fantastic! You behaved well in lessons and around the school and were polite and helpful. Mr Hilton said he thought that the Year 3 violin playing was excellent and I thought that the Key Stage 2 singing was wonderful - I couldn't resist joining in - it was really good fun! Lots of you told us that you love music and art and also that you look forward to your weekly golden time when you can choose your own activities. Your school council members are very keen to listen to your ideas about how things can be improved further; it was good to hear that as a result of your suggestions you have some really good equipment, like the climbing wall. (Mrs Welch and I will not forget how keen you were to talk to us about the mashed potato and thecustard! J) We think that Overthorpe is an improving school. Mrs Walker has not been at the school for very long, but she and the staff are working very hard to make it more successful. You have an important part to play here and you can help by working extra hard in maths and always trying to produce the best written work you possibly can. There are many things that you and the staff should be proud of and we wish you all the best for the future.' to view this report in pdf format click here or go to the ofsted website.There has also been a report on the school as a Christian school (SIAS) and we are graded as a GOOD Christian School
to view this report in pdf format click here
- Church Lane
- Thornhill
- Dewsbury
- West Yorkshire
- WF12 0JZ
01924 520861 or 01924 465329
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