215
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
18%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Ofsted inspection
Requires improvement
Ofsted inspection · 09/04/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKirklees
PhasePrimary
School typeMaintained school
Pupil : teacher ratio22.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School · Primary · Kirklees
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
215
Pupil : teacher ratio
22.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
21%
SEN
20%
Overall absence
6%
Persistent absence
18%
Contact
Address
Leeds Road, Shaw Cross, Dewsbury, WF12 7HP
Local authority
Kirklees
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 215 | 23.3 | 20% | 2% | 21% | 6% | 18% |
| 2023/24 | 219 | 21.3 | 20% | 1% | 21% | 6% | 18% |
| 2022/23 | 240 | 22.7 | 16% | 2% | 22% | 8% | 26% |
| 2021/22 | 236 | 19.8 | 12% | 3% | 22% | 6% | 12% |
| 2020/21 | 236 | 24.5 | 10% | 2% | 20% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 243 | 21.4 | 12% | 7% | 17% | 4% | 7% |
| 2017/18 | 244 | 25.1 | 6% | 5% | 14% | 4% | 10% |
| 2016/17 | 253 | 24.3 | 6% | 5% | 16% | 4% | 8% |
School performance data © Crown copyright. Source: Department for Education.