Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 215 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–7
Age range
215
Pupils
180
Capacity
119%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School is set by Kirklees and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kirklees catchment area documents →Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School — School Information
- Full address
- Leeds Road, Shaw Cross, Dewsbury, WF12 7HP
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–7 years
- Free school meals
- 18.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 107608
Other Primary Schools in Dewsbury
If Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dewsbury are the next closest alternatives.
Carlton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WF13 2DQ
Westmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF13 4EW
Pentland Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · WF12 9JR
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF13 3AS
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF12 9LY
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF12 9DL
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Frequently Asked Questions — Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Is Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School currently has 215 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School is managed by Kirklees. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School cover? ▾
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.