Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees. Report card, May 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 12 May 2026, report published 23 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention | 14% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention | 13% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around May 2030
The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.2 milesHanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Good (Dec 2022)
- 0.5 milesBywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
School remains Good (May 2024)
- 0.6 milesLydgate Junior and Infant School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Nov 2024)
- 0.8 milesMill Lane Primary School
Good (Jul 2024)
- 0.9 milesGawthorpe Community Academy
Good (Dec 2022)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.