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Birstall Primary Academy

Goodgraded 09/11/2023Ages 4–11185 pupils
Batley, WF17 9EE
Kirklees

Birstall Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Batley, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 185 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/11/2023, Birstall Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Batley can view Birstall Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Batley (WF17 9EE), Birstall Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Latest graded inspection

Last inspected 09/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)59%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake27.3%
Free school meals27.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language14.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled88%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.1%
Attendance95.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence10.8%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in BatleySee the full area report for WF17 9EE