Denby Dale First and Nursery School

Previous inspections

• 6 November 2019School inspectionRequires Improvement
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• 30 June 2015Full inspectionGood
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• 15 January 2013Interim assessment
  Report

Pupils

Pupils

101

Capacity

180

Girls / boys

46% / 54%

Free school meals

10%

Staff

Teachers (FTE)

6

Teaching assistants (FTE)

4.4

Leadership (FTE)

2

School workforce census, 2025/26.

What is Denby Dale First and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Denby Dale First and Nursery School was graded Good at its last Ofsted inspection, on 15 November 2023.

How do I apply for a place at Denby Dale First and Nursery School?

Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. A place in its nursery class does not carry on into Reception, so you still need to apply.

Does living near Denby Dale First and Nursery School guarantee a place?

No. Distance only counts when Denby Dale First and Nursery School has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by the local authority, Kirklees, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.

How many pupils are at Denby Dale First and Nursery School?

Denby Dale First and Nursery School had 101 pupils aged 2 to 10 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 180. It is a mixed school.