Overthorpe CE Academy

Enrolment at Overthorpe is through the Standard Admissions process.

The school encourages thorough, open and honest liaison between Overthorpe and parents, other school provisions and members of the Private Voluntary and Independent Sector, in order to ensure smooth transitions for pupils.

This school is partley wheelchair acccessible.

The Whole School approach to meeting the needs of all pupils including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is defined by the school’s vision:

• 'Overthorpe is more than a school - we are the heart of the community.  In our family, we nurture the courage and skills to fly higher than the flock, whilst always providing a nest to come home to.'

The ethos of the school is one of nurture, and supporting each child as an individual in order to meet their needs. Staff are available for before and after school discussion time with parents and carers.  'Our Neighbourhood Nest' provides extra parental and community activities. OWLs provides inclusive before and after school provision. Nurture classroom provision supports up to 12 pupils with SEND. Emotional well-being and mental health support is of a high priority at Overthorpe.

Please see our SEND infomation here (opens new page)

Overthorpe CofE Academy is a member of the Dewsbury Thrive South Community Hub. Representatives of 7 local schools including Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Special School meet regularly to discuss matters of local importance.

Normal school hours are between 8.55am and 3.30pm

Before and after school provision is available to book through OWLs wrap around care. 

See OWLs wrap-around care (opens new page) for more information.

Please see our Complaints policy on our school policies page (opens new page).