Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School is a primary school (Community school), ages 3–7, in Dewsbury, WF12, run by Kirklees council. It has 223 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (12 May 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas — inspected 12 May 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 223 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 17% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.74% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.26% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
- Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
- Lydgate Junior and Infant School
- Mill Lane Primary School
- Orchard Primary Academy
- Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
- Warwick Road Primary School
- Eastborough Academy