The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 243
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Moulding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Nova Lane, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFieldhead Primary Academy
Primary · 761m away
Gomersal Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Batley Girls' High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
BBG Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Drighlington Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Primary · 1.9km away
Fairfield School
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy take?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is in Batley, WF17 9LQ, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Patrick'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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