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Pentland Infant and Nursery School

Kirklees, WF12 9JRPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Pentland Infant and Nursery School

Pentland Infant and Nursery School is a state primary in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, catering for children aged 2 to 7. It sits within a local authority that contains 144 primary schools, eight of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School, 4.1 km away. Among Kirklees primaries, the top-ranked peers include Carlton Junior and Infant School, Netherthong Primary School, and St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School. Pentland itself is a smaller-than-average school with 139 pupils against a capacity of 147, and it offers nursery provision for the youngest children. The school is non-religious and mixed, with a headteacher, Fauzia Farooq, who leads a team that has maintained a consistent standard of quality across recent inspections.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPentland Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 9JR
HeadteacherFauzia Farooq
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils139
Free School Meals (FSM)16.8%
School Capacity139 / 147 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsICT SuiteGymnasiumMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersFootballCricketNetballTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirBook ClubScience ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: pentlandinf.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Pentland Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.