Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9LYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Dewsbury for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2013, report published 30 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 November 2022
The school is a caring and happy place, where pupils feel safe, enjoy their learning and make good progress. Staff and pupils treat each other with respect. The school's Christian values are woven through the heart of everyday life. Through being 'kind, caring and respectful', staff and pupils celebrate the school's different faiths. Staff have very high expectations for all pupils. Pupils are supported very well to meet these high expectations. Leaders ensure that the curriculum is taught well and meets the personal and academic needs of pupils. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn well. Pupils enjoy reading. Pupils behave well. They are polite, friendly and kind to each other. At breaktimes and lunchtimes, pupils play happily together. In lessons, they concentrate well on their learning and listen to their teachers. Bullying rarely happens. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent, typical of many, said, 'My son always looks forward to going into Nursery. The staff are really friendly and accommodating. The teachers always listen to any concerns I have and act upon them promptly.' Parents particularly appreciate the support for pupils with SEND.
What the school should improve
- The curriculums for some foundation subjects, such as music and PE, are not embedded yet. Pupils do not have rich and deep knowledge in these subjects. Leaders should continue with their plans to embed these curriculums to the same extent as the other curriculums in school.
- A small minority of staff do not implement the new phonics scheme well. A small number of pupils do not learn to read quickly and fluently. Leaders should ensure that all staff deliver the phonics programme knowledgeably and confidently.
Pupil numbers and mix
98 pupils on roll, with places for 232
Schools near Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Paradise Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Eastborough Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Debbie Douglas
- Phone
- 01924469455
- Address
- Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9LY
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107702
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.