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Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Leeds Road, Shaw Cross, Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7HP, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.1 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
215
Capacity
180
Ages
3–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
119%
Summary
With a small student body of 215, the school currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report from April 2024. The LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 6% of schools, suggesting challenges in overall effectiveness. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school for their young children.
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Last inspected: 9 April 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.0%
Asian Pakistani16.7%
Asian Other5.6%
Asian Indian4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Other0.5%
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53.70433, -1.60407 · WF12 7HP
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107608
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.shawcrossinfants.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 April 2024.
Is Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School a good school?
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School scores 6.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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