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Old Bank Academy

Kirklees, WF14 0HWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#11,302
of 13,686 nationally

About Old Bank Academy

Old Bank Academy is a small primary school in Kirklees that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 28 applications for just 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.15. All 13 first-preference families were offered a spot, but with more than two applicants for every place, it is a competitive choice locally. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, so we cannot report how many current families would endorse it, but the demand alone signals strong local confidence. Headteacher Paul Brook leads a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. The school has capacity for 219 pupils but currently enrols only 106, meaning class sizes are small and spaces feel generous despite the oversubscription. A high proportion of pupils — 61.9 per cent — are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the community it serves.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTaylor Hall Lane, Mirfield, Kirklees, WF14 0HW
HeadteacherPaul Brook
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils106
Free School Meals (FSM)61.9%
School Capacity106 / 219 (48% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballTennisDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningBook Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Old Bank Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.