Schools in Dewsbury
There are 31 schools in Dewsbury on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 19 primary and 4 secondary schools, under Kirklees local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Dewsbury (19)
- Boothroyd Primary AcademyAcademy converter · WF13 3QE
- Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WF12 7LX
- Carlton Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school · WF13 2DQ
- Diamond Wood Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led · WF13 3AD
- Earlsheaton Infant SchoolAcademy converter · WF12 8JF
- Eastborough AcademyAcademy sponsor led · WF13 1NS
- Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WF12 9PD
- Orchard Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · WF12 8QT
- Overthorpe CofE AcademyAcademy sponsor led · WF12 0BH
- Pentland Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · WF12 9JR
- Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WF13 3AS
- Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WF12 9LY
- Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · WF12 7HP
- St Johns CE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WF13 2LP
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter · WF13 4HY
- St Paulinus Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter · WF13 3QE
- Thornhill Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy converter · WF12 0QT
- Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WF12 9DL
- Westmoor Primary SchoolCommunity school · WF13 4EW
Secondary schools in Dewsbury (4)
- Manor Croft AcademyAcademy sponsor led · WF12 7DW
- St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · WF13 4LL
- Thornhill Community Academy, A Share AcademyAcademy converter · WF12 0HE
- Westborough High SchoolFoundation school · WF13 2JE
Nursery schools in Dewsbury (1)
- Flatts Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · WF13 2SU
Other phases in Dewsbury (7)
- Al-Furqaan Preparatory SchoolOther independent school · WF13 2JR
- Ethos CollegeAcademy alternative provision converter · WF13 4QS
- Madni AcademyOther independent school · WF12 9AY
- Paradise Primary SchoolOther independent school · WF12 9BB
- Ravenshall SchoolCommunity special school · WF12 9EE
- Rida Boys High SchoolOther independent school · WF12 9NQ
- The Branch Christian SchoolOther independent school · WF13 4LA
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Dewsbury?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 31 open schools with a Dewsbury address (as of 5 June 2026), including 19 primary and 4 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Dewsbury guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Dewsbury?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.