Dewsbury primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 22% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple England's 8%. Carlton Junior and Infant School, Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, and Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School are among the highest-performing options, with 84% of schools rated Good or Outstanding. With 23 schools serving Dewsbury, families in Ravensthorpe, Thornhill, Earlsheaton, and Dewsbury Moor have access to well-established community schools. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Carlton Junior and Infant School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Boothroyd Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-10 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-10 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #11 | Orchard Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Westmoor Primary School, Dewsbury | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Al-Furqaan Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Branch Christian School | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | Christian | Information not available |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Earlsheaton Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Eastborough Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Paradise Primary School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | Diamond Wood Community Academy | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Dewsbury | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| N/A | Madni Academy | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Girls | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Pentland Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Overthorpe CofE Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #9 | Thornhill Junior and Infant School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
