Paradise Primary School
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire · WF12 9BB
Paradise Primary School is a co-educational day prep school in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. The school emphasises high aspirations and attainment within a curriculum designed to prepare children for 21st-century life. It operates under a charitable trust structure and positions itself around inspirational teaching and celebrating daily achievement.
- →Small, accessible prep school with multiple entry points (age 3 through 11)
- →Emphasis on high academic aspirations and attainment in a supportive environment
- →Established community presence with active parent engagement and termly newsletters
Who thrives here
Pupils whose families value a traditional, aspiration-driven primary curriculum with small-school attention, and who live locally to Dewsbury without requiring boarding provision.
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Contact & visit
1 Bretton Street
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
WF12 9BB
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Paradise Primary School?
Paradise Primary School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Paradise Primary School a boarding school?
Paradise Primary School is a day school in Dewsbury and does not offer boarding.
What is Paradise Primary School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Paradise Primary School “Good” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Small, accessible school with warm community atmosphere
✓High aspirations and focus on individual achievement
✓Strong emphasis on pastoral care and confidence-building
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected, so no external quality assurance rating available