The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 297
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 42.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Midgley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Ealand Road, Carlinghow, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBecker School
Independent · Very close
Batley Grammar School
All-through · Grammar · 629m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 645m away
Fairfield School
Special school · 923m away
Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 970m away
Upper Batley High School
Secondary · 974m away
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carlinghow Academy's Ofsted rating?
Carlinghow Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carlinghow Academy?
Carlinghow Academy currently has 297 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carlinghow Academy take?
Carlinghow Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carlinghow Academy?
Carlinghow Academy is in Batley, WF17 8HT, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carlinghow Academy have a sixth form?
No, Carlinghow Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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