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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

Kirklees, WF17 7DQPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

If you're a parent considering Manorfield Infant and Nursery School, the feedback from other families is remarkably strong. In the most recent Parent View survey, 97% of respondents said they would recommend the school, with 29 families taking part. The responses paint a picture of a school where children feel genuinely settled: 100% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and the same proportion felt their child is safe. Communication also scores highly, with 69% strongly agreeing the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 62% strongly agreeing they're kept informed about progress. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 intake, Manorfield received 91 applications for just 52 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.75. All 45 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while competition exists, being realistic about your application is sensible.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressManor Way, Batley, Kirklees, WF17 7DQ
HeadteacherKate Ellis-Holmes
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils238
Free School Meals (FSM)20.3%
School Capacity238 / 341 (70% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 29 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallLibraryMusic RoomsArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketDanceAthleticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingChoir

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: manorfieldschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

Manorfield Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.