Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
82%
Capacity
193
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 193 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Hampson, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6933rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 94 in Kirklees.
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 29 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Rounders, Dance, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Book Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Road, Batley, Kirklees, WF17 5LP |
| Headteacher | Julie Hampson |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 193 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.3% |
| School Capacity | 193 / 236 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6933rd of 13,686
Nationally
734th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
43rd of 94
In Kirklees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
72
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park Road, Batley
Kirklees, WF17 5LP
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