A good foundation school school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery.
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"DW CARES Vision: CARES (Care, Aim High, Respect, Enjoy, Succeed)"
The headteacher emphasises a happy, caring and inclusive environment with high attainment and strong home–school partnerships. The staff aim to inspire children to learn by engaging, real-life application of skills, and to ensure every child matters and reaches their potential. DW CARES (Care, Aim High, Respect, Enjoy, Succeed) underpins life at the school and the curriculum.
Admissions are governed by Local Authority policy in partnership with the governing body. The school has a current published admission number of 60 per year group. Nursery places: 26 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. Nursery sessions run 8.45am–11.45am or 12.15pm–3.15pm. The Early Years Admissions Policy applies. From September 2025, the school will offer a number of 30 hours places to those entitled to the Expanded Entitlement; 30 hours above the universal 15 hours would be invoiced for working families not qualifying for Expanded Entitlement.
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