Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Community primary school in Dewsbury (Kirklees).
Ofsted
Report card
inspected May 2026
Early years (EYFS)
Expected standard
report card, May 2026
Attendance rate
94.1%
▼ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
22.6
▲ 1.9 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
17.0%
▼ 8pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
SEN support
16.6%
▲ 1pp England 2025/26: 15.4%
2025/26
Capacity
124%
223 / 180 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
11.5%
▼ 3pp England 2024/25: 14.5% (primary schools)
2024/25
Uniform at a glance
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From the uniform policy
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- Shaw Cross School Councillors
- Congratulations to our newly elected school councillors. Mrs Pickup is looking forward to working with you all. We know you are going to do an amazing job!
- 100% Attendance Awards
- Congratulations to Dotty S in Year 2 who was the lucky winner of a £45 Asda voucher in the prize draw!
- Wrap-Around Care Places Available!!
- For futher enquries, please contact us on 01924 325319 or email office@shawcrossinfants.co.uk
Guides for parents
All guides- School uniform: costs, rules and helpThe new limit on branded items from September 2026, what schools must do, and where to get help.