Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Leeds Road Shaw Cross Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 7HP |
| Reference Number | 107608 |
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School is a caring and inclusive establishment that provides a positive learning environment for its pupils. While the school performs well in reading, writing, and mathematics, the overall effectiveness requires improvement. The wider curriculum is still developing, leading to gaps in the knowledge and concepts that pupils are expected to learn. This inconsistency impacts the ability of teachers to adequately support all students, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has made notable strides since its last inspection and has a strong foundation, but further work is needed to ensure that all subjects are effectively taught.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 215 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.7%
Girls: 49.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | 33 | 25 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66% |
| Pakistani | 16.7% |
| Asian, Other | 5.6% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| African | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2022 | School inspection |
| 09 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 16 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- The school maintains a calm and purposeful atmosphere, leading to good behaviour.
- Children in early years thrive in a positive and engaging environment.
- Pupils with SEND receive excellent support tailored to their needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Foundation subjects lack clarity in the curriculum, impacting lesson planning.
- Staff training and support for implementing the curriculum are insufficient.
- Limited opportunities for pupils to develop their interests and understanding of the world.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
High Street, Hanging Heaton, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6DW |
0.22 miles |
|
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Bendigo Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7LX |
0.53 miles |
|
Lydgate Junior and Infant School
Lydgate Road, Soothill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6EY |
0.64 miles |
|
Mill Lane Primary School
Mill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6EG |
0.78 miles |
|
Gawthorpe Community Academy
High Street, Gawthorpe, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9QP |
0.91 miles |
|
Orchard Primary Academy
Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8QT |
1.06 miles |
|
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Albion Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5AH |
1.12 miles |
|
Warwick Road Primary School
Warwick Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6BS |
1.14 miles |
|
Eastborough Academy
Rockley Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1NS |
1.17 miles |
|
Earlsheaton Infant School
Commercial Street, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8JF |
1.2 miles |
|
Hill Top Primary Academy
Batley Road, West Ardsley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1HD |
1.24 miles |
|
Hyrstmount Junior School
Highcliffe Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7NS |
1.25 miles |
|
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Park Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5LP |
1.32 miles |
|
Carlton Junior and Infant School
Upper Road, Batley Carr, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2DQ |
1.42 miles |
|
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School
Drill Hall House, Bath Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JR |
1.46 miles |
|
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Purlwell Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7PE |
1.49 miles |
|
Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy
Stocks Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8PA |
1.58 miles |
|
Flatts Nursery School
Ashworth Green, Dewsbury, WF13 2SU |
1.62 miles |
|
Westerton Primary Academy
Hesketh Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1AR |
1.71 miles |
|
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LY |
1.73 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7DW |
0.85 miles |
|
Highfield School
Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9BS |
1 miles |
|
Cambridge Street School
Cambridge Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5QW |
1.38 miles |
|
The Branch Christian School
Dewsbury Gospel Church, West Park Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LA |
1.56 miles |
|
Upper Batley High School
Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BJ |
1.68 miles |
|
Madni Academy
40-42 Scarborough Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9AY |
1.74 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL |
1.78 miles |
|
Rida Girls High School
39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LX |
1.79 miles |
|
Woodkirk Academy
Rein Road, Tingley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1JQ |
1.92 miles |
|
Batley Grammar School
Carlinghow Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0AD |
1.93 miles |
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Westborough High School
Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JE |
1.94 miles |
|
Rida Boys High School
2 Chapel Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9NQ |
2.55 miles |
|
Batley Girls' High School
Windmill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0LD |
2.56 miles |
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The Morley Academy
Fountain Street, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0PD |
2.62 miles |
|
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG |
2.65 miles |
|
Brian Jackson College
Vision House, Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AD |
2.68 miles |
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Heckmondwike Grammar School
High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH |
2.68 miles |
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Fairfield School
White Lee Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8AS |
2.69 miles |
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Ravenshall School
Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9EE |
2.8 miles |
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Bruntcliffe Academy
Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0LZ |
2.93 miles |