Earlsheaton Infant School is a primary school in Dewsbury, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Earlsheaton Infant School currently has around 110 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 20.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.2%.
| Address: | Commercial Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8JF |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Wendy Kelly |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107607 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 110 |
| Number of Boys: | 57 |
| Number of Girls: | 53 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsheaton Infant School Commercial Street , Earlsheaton WF12 8JF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Infant School Commercial Street , Earlsheaton WF12 8JF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chickenley Community Junior Infant and Nursery School Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | - not rated | 756 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chickenley Infant and Nursery School Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | - not rated | 756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ossett High School Gawthorpe Lane , Gawthorpe WF5 9BS | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.