The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 106
- Capacity
- 48%
- FSM
- 61.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Brook
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Taylor Hall Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Mirfield Free Grammar
Secondary · 382m away
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Primary · 543m away
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 937m away
Hollybank School
Special school · 1.1km away
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Oaks
Independent · 1.6km away
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Roberttown CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Old Bank Academy's Ofsted rating?
Old Bank Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Bank Academy?
Old Bank Academy currently has 106 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Bank Academy take?
Old Bank Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Old Bank Academy?
Old Bank Academy is in Mirfield, WF14 0HW, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Old Bank Academy have a sixth form?
No, Old Bank Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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