Question 1

Is Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery a good school?

Accepted Answer

The most recent Ofsted inspection (1 and 2 November 2022) recorded an overall outcome of Good, with Good judgments for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The report highlights reading as a priority, with staff trained to deliver a phonics programme and books matched to pupils’ phonics knowledge.

Question 2

What are the fees at Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school, so there are no tuition fees. Parents should budget for uniform, trips and optional extras where applicable.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception entry?

Accepted Answer

Wakefield Council coordinates Reception admissions. Families should check Wakefield's current coordinated admissions timetable for the online parent portal opening date and the national closing date for on-time applications.

Question 4

Does the nursery offer funded hours, including 30 hours?

Accepted Answer

The school’s early years admissions policy references the universal 15 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4 year olds, and an additional 15 hours for families eligible for expanded entitlement. The school also indicates it offers a number of 30-hour places for eligible families.

Question 5

What is the Published Admission Number (PAN) for Reception?

Accepted Answer

The school’s admissions information states a published admission number of 60 per year group, and references infant class size expectations, with Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes not normally exceeding 30.

Question 6

What does Ofsted say about reading and phonics?

Accepted Answer

Ofsted reports that leaders prioritise reading, staff are trained to deliver a phonics programme, sounds are taught in a logical order, and pupils practise reading using books that are matched to their phonics knowledge.

Question 7

Do pupils automatically get a Year 3 place after Year 2?

Accepted Answer

No. Wakefield Council states that transfer from Year 2 in an infant school to a junior or primary school requires an application. Families should check the current transfer timetable for portal opening and on-time deadline dates.

1st preference	33	33	100%
2nd preference	21	0	0%
3rd preference	17	0	0%
4th–5th preference	15	0	0%
Total	86	33	38%

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