Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School

About Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School

Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School is a community school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 215 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 April 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. 17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kirklees →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–7

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

215 / 180 (119%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 April 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Leeds Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 7HP

Phone

01924325319

Headteacher

Amanda Pickup

Website

www.shawcrossinfants.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School?

Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School is a community school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–7.

How many pupils does Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School have?

Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School has 215 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 April 2024).

Where is Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School?

Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School is located at Leeds Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 7HP.