Pentland Infant and Nursery School, Dewsbury
Pentland Infant and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 7 in Dewsbury. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 71% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kirklees (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Pentland Infant and Nursery School in detail
Pentland Infant and Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "(You can also follow us on Twitter @andPentland) and our Instgram page (andpentland). We are continuing to focus on our School Improvement Priorities for 2022 - 2023 which are: To ensure the 'Inspire' curriculum is coherently planned and sequenced to develop knowledge and skills in all subjects."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Pentland Infant and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Pentland Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 79 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Pentland Infant and Nursery School are Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School (0.3 miles, Good); Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (0.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths); Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School (0.4 miles, Good); and Boothroyd Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 56% reading, 61% maths).
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery SchoolHeadfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolThornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery SchoolBoothroyd Primary Academy
Who goes there
9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 97.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 20 pupils (13.9%) received SEN support and 4 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Pentland Infant and Nursery School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Dewsbury Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pentland Road (opposite), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 255 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kirklees (153), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Pentland Infant and Nursery School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Pentland Infant and Nursery School are Manor Croft Academy (1.1 miles); St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.1 miles); and Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy (1.5 miles).
Manor Croft AcademySt John Fisher Catholic Voluntary AcademyThornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Pentland prioritizes reading exceptionally well, with a phonics approach that builds children's confidence from Reception onwards. The school creates a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where all children feel safe and supported. Staff receive excellent training and support, enabling them to meet the diverse needs of pupils including those with special educational needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with a new phonics approach that helps children sound out letters and write confidently
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs through staff training and carefully considered adjustments
- Positive, nurturing relationships between staff and children, with a genuine family feel throughout the school
- Strong governance with governors who effectively challenge and support school leaders
- Staff development and well-being prioritized, with leaders caring about staff both personally and professionally
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in some subjects has not been as carefully developed as others, leading to less effective learning
- Some pupils disengage from activities when curriculum is less developed, and staff don't always quickly re-engage them in learning
- Irregular attendance from some pupils means they miss important learning; leaders need to continue improving attendance strategies
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders ensuring high profile of safeguarding, frequent staff training on risks and signs of concern, appropriate vetting of staff and visitors, and timely action with external agencies when needed.
Pentland Infant and Nursery School is a warm, welcoming school at the heart of its community with committed staff providing effective learning experiences. The school is rated Good overall across all areas including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision.
At a Glance
9.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.4
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Pentland Infant and Nursery School.
- 20:20 Foundation Trust610m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Pentland Infant and Nursery School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Kirklees. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Tuesday 25 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Pentland Infant and Nursery School is in Kirklees; for families living there:
- Kirklees's school travel policy: School transport
- How to apply: Apply for school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 15 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot.
3 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.
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Your chances of a place at Pentland Infant and Nursery School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
105 pupils
147 places
42 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Dewsbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dewsbury
Across Kirklees council
Places available
5,437
Applications
4,554
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Kirklees council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
144
Total Pupils
80
Boys
64
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
16.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,686
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,868
Per pupil
£821k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.2%
Overall absence
20.0%
Persistent absence
75
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Questions parents ask about Pentland Infant and Nursery School
What is Pentland Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Pentland Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for Pentland Infant and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Pentland Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, Kirklees allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Pentland Infant and Nursery School?
Pentland Infant and Nursery School was not full in 2025: it ran at 71% of its 147 places.
How big are the classes at Pentland Infant and Nursery School?
Classes at Pentland Infant and Nursery School average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Pentland Infant and Nursery School?
Pentland Infant and Nursery School has around 144 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Pentland Infant and Nursery School?
7.2% of sessions were missed at Pentland Infant and Nursery School in 2024/25. 20% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Pentland Infant and Nursery School?
Apply through Kirklees's coordinated admissions process, naming Pentland Infant and Nursery School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Pentland Infant and Nursery School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Pentland Infant and Nursery School: 20:20 Foundation Trust (610m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Pentland Infant and Nursery School's term dates?
Pentland Infant and Nursery School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Kirklees. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Tuesday 25 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Pentland Infant and Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 15 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot. 3 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 Pentland Infant and Nursery School?
Pentland Infant and Nursery School is at Pentland Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9JR.
Sources: Kirklees term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)