Old Bank Academy

About Old Bank Academy

Old Bank Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 106 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (48% of 219 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Old Bank Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Brook, it falls under Kirklees local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11302nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 73rd out of 94 in Kirklees.

Old Bank Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 13 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Old Bank Academy include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 61.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Old Bank Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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