The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 306
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 32%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mr Paul Dixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Staincliffe Hall Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7QX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School currently has 306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School take?
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is in Batley, WF17 7QX, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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