Best Primary Schools in Dewsbury
26 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Dewsbury, 26 primary schools (D1) educate 6,443 pupils (D4) with a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.91 (D8).
- Dewsbury's primary schools have 34.0% (D5) of pupils eligible for free school meals and 40.1% (D6) with English as an additional language.
- Ofsted inspections in Dewsbury show 1 Outstanding and 17 Good ratings (D3), with 90.0% (D2) of schools rated Good or Outstanding, similar to the national average.
- Primary schools in Dewsbury spend £8,253 (D9) per pupil, with 53.1% (D10) of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 and 23.7% (D11) experiencing persistent absence.
St John’s CE Primary School
Dewsbury, WF13 2LP
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils240
P/T Ratio–
Eastborough Academy
Dewsbury, WF13 1NS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.4%
Pupils214
P/T Ratio–
Earlsheaton Infant School
Dewsbury, WF12 8JF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils80
P/T Ratio19.4
EC
Ethos College
Dewsbury, WF13 4QS
Academy · Primary · Ages 14–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils46
P/T Ratio5.4
MA
Madni Academy
Dewsbury, WF12 9AY
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils215
P/T Ratio–
Paradise Primary School
Dewsbury, WF12 9BB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils173
P/T Ratio–
Rida Boys High School
Dewsbury, WF12 9NQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils58
P/T Ratio–
TB
The Branch Christian School
Dewsbury, WF13 4LA
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils17
P/T Ratio–
AP
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School
Dewsbury, WF13 2JR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils153
P/T Ratio–
Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Dewsbury, WF12 9JR
State · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.5%
Pupils144
P/T Ratio20.5
Carlton Junior and Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Dewsbury, WF13 2DQ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected97%
Absence6.3%
Pupils223
P/T Ratio25.1
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Dewsbury, WF13 3AS
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence7.7%
Pupils401
P/T Ratio17.6
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Dewsbury, WF13 3QE
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected39%
Absence5.3%
Pupils363
P/T Ratio21.1
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Dewsbury, WF12 7LX
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence5.4%
Pupils384
P/T Ratio21.7
TL
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Dewsbury, WF12 9DL
State · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.5%
Pupils284
P/T Ratio22.7
DW
Diamond Wood Community Academy
Ofsted
Good
Dewsbury, WF13 3AD
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.1%
Pupils339
P/T Ratio21.7
Westmoor Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dewsbury, WF13 4EW
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence8.3%
Pupils394
P/T Ratio23.5
HC
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Dewsbury, WF12 9PD
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence7.1%
Pupils544
P/T Ratio23.3
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Dewsbury, WF12 7HP
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.0%
Pupils223
P/T Ratio23.3
TJ
Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Dewsbury, WF12 0QT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected35%
Absence5.8%
Pupils353
P/T Ratio17.3
Orchard Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Dewsbury, WF12 8QT
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected40%
Absence8.8%
Pupils363
P/T Ratio19.9
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Ofsted
Good
Dewsbury, WF12 0BH
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence6.0%
Pupils188
P/T Ratio24.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 26 primary schools in Dewsbury, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dewsbury | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 90% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 53% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 24% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,253 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.