The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 250
- Capacity
- 100%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Ifsheen Akhtar
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
1 Bretton Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPentland Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 494m away
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 768m away
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary · 781m away
Rida Girls High School
Independent · 817m away
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 881m away
Earlsheaton Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rida Boys High School
Independent · 1.4km away
Eastborough Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Paradise Primary School a selective school?
Yes. Paradise Primary School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Paradise Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Paradise Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Paradise Primary School?
Paradise Primary School currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Paradise Primary School take?
Paradise Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Paradise Primary School?
Paradise Primary School is in Dewsbury, WF12 9BB, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Paradise Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Paradise Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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