The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 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.
10% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 27.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Lesley Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Fieldhead Lane, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9HN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School take?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School is in Batley, WF17 9HN, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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