Pentland Infant and Nursery School
95%
Capacity
139
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Pentland Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 139 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 147 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Pentland Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fauzia Farooq, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
Pentland Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 40 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Pentland Infant and Nursery School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Book Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Pentland Infant and Nursery School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Pentland Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 9JR |
| Headteacher | Fauzia Farooq |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 139 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.8% |
| School Capacity | 139 / 147 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pentland Road, Dewsbury
Kirklees, WF12 9JR
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