Paradise Primary School, Dewsbury
Paradise Primary School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Dewsbury. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Paradise Primary School in detail
Paradise Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Underpinning all our work is the Islamic ethos which runs through the entire school from early years through to year 6 in primary. Preparing our children for living in 21st century Britain by imparting fundamentals of mutual respect, integrity and continuous improvement."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Paradise Primary School are Madni Academy (0.3 miles, Good); Rida Girls High School (0.5 miles, Good); Rida Boys High School (0.9 miles, Good); and Al-Furqaan Preparatory School (1.3 miles).
Madni AcademyRida Girls High SchoolRida Boys High SchoolAl-Furqaan Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 7 pupils (4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Dewsbury Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bretton Street (at), 390 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Paradise Primary School creates a welcoming environment where children genuinely enjoy learning. The school combines Islamic values with British values to prepare pupils well for modern Britain, and staff build strong relationships with families from the start. Pupils' voices are respected and acted upon, giving them real opportunities to shape their school experience.
Key Strengths
- Broad and coherent curriculum that builds knowledge progressively, with Islamic studies integrated throughout
- Effective phonics teaching with strong support for pupils who find reading difficult
- Positive behaviour and attitudes to learning, with pupils showing respect and kindness
- Strong relationships between school, families and staff who know children and families very well
- Pupils' voices are heard and valued through meaningful opportunities to contribute to school life
Areas for Improvement
- No systematic approach to teaching handwriting, pencil grip and letter formation - quality of written work varies across school
- Staff do not consistently use formative assessment during lessons, meaning some pupils are given tasks that are too easy or too hard
- Formative assessment gaps mean errors and misconceptions are not addressed quickly enough
- Reception Year curriculum needs further alignment with Year 1 following recent move to new site
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear processes in place and a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, visits to places of worship, World Book Day events, workshops from external visitors, school council leadership roles
Paradise Primary School is rated Good overall. Pupils enjoy attending and benefit from a broad, ambitious curriculum with Islamic and British values at its heart, achieving well with high attendance.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kirklees is 12 (the median across 203 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
173 pupils
226 places
53 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Dewsbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dewsbury
Across Kirklees council
Places available
4,930
Applications
4,787
Got 1st preference
89.2%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All secondary applications across Kirklees council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
4.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
173
Total Pupils
84
Boys
89
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Paradise Primary School
Questions parents ask about Paradise Primary School
What is Paradise Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Paradise Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2025.
Does Paradise Primary School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2025, Paradise Primary School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Paradise Primary School?
Paradise Primary School has around 173 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Paradise Primary School?
Paradise Primary School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Paradise Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kirklees is 12 (the median across 203 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Paradise Primary School?
Paradise Primary School is at 1 Bretton Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9BB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)