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The Branch Christian School
Independent school · Kirklees
| Address | Dewsbury Gospel Church, West Park Street, Dewsbury, WF13 4LA |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–18 |
| Pupils | 17 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 01924452511 |
| Website | https://www.branchchristianschool.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 2 Sep 2026 | Thu 15 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 16 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027
Christian Educator's Conference Friday 16 - 17 October 2026 (school closed for half term from after Thu 15 Oct). Christmas production Fri 11 Dec 6.30pm (school closes 1pm that day). Student Convention 12-16 July 2027; School Banquet Wed 7 July. Bank holiday Monday 3 May.
Fees
Fees per year.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| ABCs and Learning Centres, first child (yearly) | £4,200.00 |
| ABCs and Learning Centres, second child (yearly) | £3,303.00 |
| ABCs and Learning Centres, third child (yearly) | £2,670.00 |
| ABCs and Learning Centres, fourth child (yearly) | £1,985.00 |
| Pre-School, part-time per child (yearly) | £2,923.00 |
| Pre-School, full-time per child (yearly) | £3,648.00 |
Academic year not stated. Also payable termly (Winter 14/38, Spring and Summer 12/38 each, e.g. first child £1,547 / £1,326 / £1,326) or ten monthly (£420 first child). Extras: convention fees approx. £300 (age 9+), I.C.C.E. registration £190. VAT not mentioned.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Children are accepted from age 3 (potty trained). On entry each child takes a Reading Readiness Test or diagnostic testing; non-readers go into Preschool or ABCs, readers into the Infant (Years 1-2), Junior (Years 3-6) or Senior (Year 7+) Learning Centre at their assessed level. Overseas applicants need an existing UK visa.
- Reading Readiness Test
- Diagnostic testing
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.