Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
URN: 107608 • Dewsbury WF12 7HP
Overview
- Name
- Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 107608
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 51.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda Pickup (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924325319
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Leeds Road, Dewsbury WF12 7HP
Summary
      Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school located in Dewsbury, Kirklees, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 7. With a current enrolment of 215 students, the school operates with a capacity of 180, reflecting a commitment to maintaining a supportive and nurturing environment. The school motto, "A Happy Place," underscores its ethos of fostering confident and happy learners through a strong partnership between home and school.
The curriculum at Shaw Cross emphasizes a broad range of experiences, integrating cultural learning opportunities to enrich students' educational journeys. The school prioritises personal wellbeing, believing it to be foundational for successful learning. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through an open-door policy, ensuring that concerns can be addressed promptly.
Shaw Cross also offers wrap-around care services from 7:45 am to 6 pm for children aged 3 to 7, providing flexibility for families. The school actively collaborates with the local community and other educational institutions, aiming to positively impact the lives of children and their families.
      The curriculum at Shaw Cross emphasizes a broad range of experiences, integrating cultural learning opportunities to enrich students' educational journeys. The school prioritises personal wellbeing, believing it to be foundational for successful learning. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through an open-door policy, ensuring that concerns can be addressed promptly.
Shaw Cross also offers wrap-around care services from 7:45 am to 6 pm for children aged 3 to 7, providing flexibility for families. The school actively collaborates with the local community and other educational institutions, aiming to positively impact the lives of children and their families.
Useful links
- Letters home (calendar)
- DB Learning Library (other)
- DB Primary (other)
- New Era Technology (other)
- Statutory Information (other)
- Contact (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (64.3)
- St Paulinus Catholic Primary School (61.9)
- Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School (61.8)
- Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (61.6)
- Diamond Wood Community Academy (60.4)
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 215
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 18.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 215 | 109 | 106 | 180 | 18.80 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 219 | 125 | 94 | 180 | 19.00 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 236 | 134 | 102 | 180 | 19.80 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 236 | 134 | 102 | 180 | 19.80 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 236 | 127 | 109 | 180 | 25.30 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 231 | 114 | 117 | 189 | 17.00 | 
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