Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Warren Street Savile Town Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF12 9LY |
| Reference Number | 107702 |
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is recognized as a good school, demonstrating a supportive and nurturing environment for its pupils. The school emphasizes high academic expectations while fostering respect and kindness among the students. With a curriculum designed to cater to the personal and academic needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, pupils are generally making good progress in their learning. The positive feedback from parents reflects the school's strengths in communication and support, particularly for children with SEND. Despite noticeable achievements, the school acknowledges that there are areas needing improvement, especially in embedding the revised curriculums for some foundation subjects such as music and physical education. Additionally, there is variability in the implementation of the phonics program, which impacts a small number of pupils' reading fluency. Overall, the school is on a positive trajectory, with leaders actively working towards addressing these challenges and enhancing the educational experience for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 94 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 42.55%
Girls: 57.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| 2 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 62.8% |
| Indian | 25.5% |
| White & Asian | 5.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 19 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Caring and happy learning environment
- High expectations for all pupils
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Strong focus on early reading
- Positive behavior and respectful interactions among pupils
- Supportive and engaged parents
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculums for some foundation subjects are not yet fully embedded
- Inconsistent implementation of the phonics program
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Pentland Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9JR |
0.26 miles |
|
Paradise Primary School
1 Bretton Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9BB |
0.48 miles |
|
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Vicarage Road, Thornhill Lees, Headfield Junior School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9PD |
0.48 miles |
|
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9DL |
0.64 miles |
|
Eastborough Academy
Rockley Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1NS |
0.65 miles |
|
Boothroyd Primary Academy
Temple Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3QE |
0.68 miles |
|
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Temple Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3QE |
0.68 miles |
|
Flatts Nursery School
Ashworth Green, Dewsbury, WF13 2SU |
0.7 miles |
|
Earlsheaton Infant School
Commercial Street, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8JF |
0.75 miles |
|
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School
Drill Hall House, Bath Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JR |
0.8 miles |
|
St John’s CE Primary School
Boothroyd Lane, St John's C E Primary School, Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2LP |
1.02 miles |
|
Orchard Primary Academy
Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8QT |
1.18 miles |
|
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Bendigo Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7LX |
1.21 miles |
|
Carlton Junior and Infant School
Upper Road, Batley Carr, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2DQ |
1.21 miles |
|
Westmoor Primary School
Church Lane, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4EW |
1.26 miles |
|
Warwick Road Primary School
Warwick Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6BS |
1.36 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Healds Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HY |
1.39 miles |
|
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Edge Top Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0BH |
1.44 miles |
|
Mill Lane Primary School
Mill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6EG |
1.49 miles |
|
Hyrstmount Junior School
Highcliffe Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7NS |
1.53 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Rida Girls High School
39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LX |
0.07 miles |
|
Madni Academy
40-42 Scarborough Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9AY |
0.15 miles |
|
Rida Boys High School
2 Chapel Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9NQ |
0.83 miles |
|
Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7DW |
0.88 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL |
0.94 miles |
|
Westborough High School
Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JE |
1.01 miles |
|
The Branch Christian School
Dewsbury Gospel Church, West Park Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LA |
1.01 miles |
|
Ravenshall School
Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9EE |
1.08 miles |
|
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE |
1.73 miles |
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Cambridge Street School
Cambridge Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5QW |
2 miles |
|
Highfield School
Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9BS |
2.14 miles |
|
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG |
2.33 miles |
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Heckmondwike Grammar School
High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH |
2.34 miles |
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Brian Jackson College
Vision House, Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AD |
2.36 miles |
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Castle Hall Academy
Richard Thorpe Avenue, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9PH |
2.46 miles |
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Upper Batley High School
Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BJ |
2.52 miles |
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Batley Grammar School
Carlinghow Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0AD |
2.67 miles |
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Fairfield School
White Lee Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8AS |
2.9 miles |
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The Mirfield Free Grammar
Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9EZ |
3.02 miles |
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Spen Valley High School
Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LX |
3.18 miles |