Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
41%
Capacity
94
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 94 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (41% of 232 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Debbie Douglas, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 25 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Library, Forest School, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cricket, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Eco Club, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Warren Street, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 9LY |
| Headteacher | Debbie Douglas |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 94 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.7% |
| School Capacity | 94 / 232 (41% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jul 2013. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Warren Street, Dewsbury
Kirklees, WF12 9LY
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