The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 295
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 27.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Anita Kishore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lydgate Road, Soothill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 951m away
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Mill Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Engage Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Reach Academy
Academy · 1.6km away
Serendipity Art College
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lydgate Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Lydgate Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lydgate Junior and Infant School?
Lydgate Junior and Infant School currently has 295 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lydgate Junior and Infant School take?
Lydgate Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lydgate Junior and Infant School?
Lydgate Junior and Infant School is in Batley, WF17 6EY, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lydgate Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Lydgate Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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