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Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School

Kirklees, WF14 9QHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#4,573
of 13,686 nationally

About Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School

Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School in Kirklees is running at full capacity with 428 pupils on roll, exactly matching its 428-place school capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.3%, which is worth noting in the context of local and national averages. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 primary intake, the school received 124 applications for 45 places, with 44 of those offers going to first-preference families. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.76, meaning nearly three families apply for every available spot. It’s a Church of England voluntary controlled school for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. The headteacher is Rachel Batty, and the school sits in the Yorkshire and the Humber region under Kirklees local authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNab Lane, Mirfield, Kirklees, WF14 9QH
HeadteacherRachel Batty
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils428
Free School Meals (FSM)15.3%
School Capacity428 / 428 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomICT SuitePlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingRoundersNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.