St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
4.1x
Demand
About St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lesley Evans, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 344th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 94 in Kirklees.
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 16 places, making it 4.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Fieldhead Lane, Batley, Kirklees, WF17 9HN |
| Headteacher | Lesley Evans |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.7% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
344th of 13,686
Nationally
27th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
3rd of 94
In Kirklees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
90%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed16
65
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fieldhead Lane, Batley
Kirklees, WF17 9HN
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