The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 276
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 40.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Philip Glover (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Upton Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBatley Parish CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 354m away
Upper Batley High School
Secondary · 615m away
Carlinghow Academy
Primary · 645m away
Cambridge Street School
Independent · 676m away
Reach Academy
Academy · 753m away
Serendipity Art College
Independent · 767m away
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 840m away
Engage Academy
Academy · 855m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy currently has 276 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy is in Batley, WF17 8PH, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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