The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 428
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Miss Rachel Batty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Nab Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Mirfield Free Grammar
Secondary · 621m away
Old Bank Academy
Primary · 937m away
Hopton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hollybank School
Special school · 1.3km away
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Roberttown CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
The Oaks
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School?
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School currently has 428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School take?
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School?
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School is in Mirfield, WF14 9QH, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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