Pentland Infant and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber WF12 9JR · Kirklees
#289 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
#3207 of 15,697 nationally
About Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Pentland Infant and Nursery School is a local authority primary located in Dewsbury, in the Kirklees local authority of Yorkshire and the Humber, England. It caters for Ages 2–7. In 2025 it enrolled 144 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 73.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 289th of 1,636 ranked primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (74th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 144; capacity filled 112.5%.
There are 28 schools in Dewsbury; Pentland Infant and Nursery School ranks 1st of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pentland Infant and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 144
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 112.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Madni Academy
Dewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
215 students · 337 m away
Rida Girls High School
West Yorkshire · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
112 students · 410 m away
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
98 students · 419 m away
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
544 students · 431 m away
Paradise Primary School
Dewsbury · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
173 students · 494 m away
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
284 students · 656 m away
Rida Boys High School
Dewsbury · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
58 students · 1.1 km away
Boothroyd Primary Academy
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
557 students · 1.2 km away
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
363 students · 1.2 km away
Earlsheaton Infant School
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
80 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Newport Primary School
Brough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
144 students
Wadworth Primary School
Doncaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
145 students
Blackburn Primary School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
143 students
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Castleford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
145 students
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
141 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pentland Infant and Nursery School a good school?
Pentland Infant and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 73.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #289 of 1,636 in Yorkshire and the Humber. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pentland Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Pentland Infant and Nursery School ranks #289 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber and #3207 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pentland Infant and Nursery School?
Pentland Infant and Nursery School had 144 students in 2025.
Is Pentland Infant and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pentland Infant and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Pentland Infant and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pentland Infant and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.