Pentland Infant and Nursery School, Dewsbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school makes an exceptional start for all children in the Early Years, with effective teaching and bilingual support helping them develop confidence and language skills. Pupils continue to make good progress through Key Stage 1, reaching above average standards in reading, writing and maths. Teachers use engaging, practical activities to extend learning, and teaching assistants provide talented support to help all pupils, particularly those with special needs, grow in confidence.
Key Strengths
- Almost all pupils make rapid progress, with standards at the end of Year 2 generally above average
- Effective bilingual support helps pupils quickly become confident in their learning
- Strong emphasis on language skills and reading, with pupils reading widely and fluently
- Good relationships throughout the school with warm, welcoming atmosphere
- Teaching assistants provide talented support, particularly for pupils with special needs
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching requires improvement - tasks are not always sufficiently challenging and some pupils need harder work
- Marking is inconsistent across the school and does not always link clearly to pupils' targets
- Progress gaps between different groups of pupils have not yet been fully closed
- School leaders do not always focus sufficiently on how effectively teaching helps pupils make progress during lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective; pupils say they feel safe in school.
Extracurricular Activities
Bead making, science, afternoon and after-school practical activities
Pentland Infant and Nursery School is a good school where almost all pupils achieve well and make rapid progress. The school has strong relationships within the community and provides effective bilingual support to help pupils become confident learners.
At a Glance
12.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
144 pupils
128 capacity
16 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Dewsbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dewsbury
Admissions Demand - Kirklees
Places available
5,606
Applications
4,584
Got 1st preference
93.6%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Kirklees (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.21946%
Overall absence
20%
Persistent absence
75
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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