Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Dewsbury (Kirklees).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At our school we celebrate our faith diversity and provide a safe environment where our children are happy to learn. We are kind, caring and respectful to others. We aim to inspire future generations of our school and community to become lifelong learners. Proverbs 2:10 - For wisdom will enter your heart and knowledge will fill you with joy.
Parents perceive the school as an extension of family and they participate fully in school life, for example attendance at Friday worship, the annual Nativity play and also classes and workshops.
This has a positive impact on pupil well- being and learning The focus on the school as a place of equality and inclusivity creates a pupil centred approach to decision making which ensures the progress and emotional well-being of all pupils, particularly the most vulnerable.
Through the core values of love, kindness and perseverance the school provides a nurturing environment in which children grow in confidence and develop a capacity for learning.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Football
- Music
- Dance
- Orchestra
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 107702
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Constituency
- Dewsbury and Batley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kate Allen | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Kate Allen Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Fayaz Patel | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr Aysha China | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Chloe Baker | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kiran Iqbal | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Huzafa Bismillah | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Anne Ellen Nyhan | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Debbie Douglas | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Ms Fiona Lee Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Kirsty Asquith-Dolan Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record