Eastborough Academy

School overview

Eastborough Academy is a primary school serving Dewsbury, Kirklees, classified by the DfE as a sponsor-led academy. It has 220 pupils aged 3 to 11 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Eastborough Academy 'Requires improvement'. In the most recent Key Stage 2 SATs, 68% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — above the national average of 61%. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it around the middle of primary schools nationally.

Pupils achieved an average scaled score of 104 in reading and 103 in maths (national averages are about 105 and 104). 4% reached the higher standard across all three subjects (around 8% do so nationally). Eastborough Academy was not oversubscribed for September 2026: all 23 families who put it first were offered a place. Overall pupil absence was 9.4%. If you are considering Eastborough Academy, it may be worth asking how leaders have responded to Ofsted's findings and what has changed since the inspection. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links above.