Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School is a primary school in Mirfield, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School currently has around 428 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Nab Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9QH |
| Website: | http://www.battyefordprimary.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01924495518 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Rachel Batty |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107728 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/09/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 428 |
| Number of Pupils: | 428 |
| Number of Boys: | 217 |
| Number of Girls: | 211 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.50% | 383 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other White | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 6 |
| African | 0.90% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford First School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowl First School Water Royd Lane , WF14 9SG | - not rated | 848 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bank Academy Taylor Hall Lane , WF14 0HW | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School Taylor Hall Lane , WF14 0HW | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ | - not rated | 678 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , Crowlees Road WF14 9PH | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall School: A Specialist Language College Richard Thorpe Avenue , Crowlees Road WF14 9PH | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks 2 Bullace Trees Lane , WF15 7PF | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fields Rise School Fields Rise , Kirkeaton HD5 0LZ | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.