Mill Lane Primary School is a primary school in Batley, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. 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.
Mill Lane Primary School currently has around 159 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.7% boys and 45.3% girls. Around 30.8% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 43.4%. white british pupils make up about 25.2%
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: | Mill Lane, Batley, WF17 6EG |
| Website: | www.mill-lane.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01924477544 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Christine Barlow |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107639 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 198 |
| Number of Pupils: | 159 |
| Number of Boys: | 87 |
| Number of Girls: | 72 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 43.40% | 69 |
| White British | 25.20% | 40 |
| Other White | 6.30% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.00% | 8 |
| Indian | 5.00% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 4.40% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 4.40% | 7 |
| African | 1.90% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane Primary School Mill Lane , WF17 6EG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Road Primary School Warwick Road , WF17 6BS | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakaria Muslim Girls' High School 111 Warwick Road , WF17 6AJ | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Serendipity Art College 56 Wellington Street , WF17 5HU | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Service Park Road , WF17 5LP | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.