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Birstall Primary Academy

Goodgraded 09/11/2023Ages 4–11185 pupilsDoes not apply
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.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS91%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals27.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language14.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)0%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-2%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in BatleySee the full area report for WF17 9EE