Batchley First and Nursery SchoolCherry Tree Walk , Redditch

Batchley First and Nursery School, based in Redditch, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 9. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Batchley First and Nursery School currently has around 260 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 44.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 11 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (67.7%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.