Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School
Mirfield, WF14 9QH · Kirklees · primary school
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6th of 99 primary schools in Kirklees we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.6/10 against 4,238 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 410 pupils against a stated capacity of 428. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school manage transitions for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School
Overview
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as happy, safe, and thriving within a strong community. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and attitudes, fostering an environment where bullying is extremely rare and staff manage incidents quickly. The school places particular emphasis on building pupils’ character and fostering effective relationships through initiatives like peer mediation and student responsibilities.
Strengths
- Pupils engage well in learning, with staff providing warm, supportive relationships and effective scaffolding for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Curriculum planning is generally sequenced carefully, with important knowledge revisited to help pupils remember their learning, supported by knowledgeable subject leaders.
- Children learn to read quickly using a consistent phonics approach, while leaders foster a love of reading through strategies such as opening the library to parents.
- The early years provision nurtures children effectively, with activities deliberately planned to reinforce teacher-led sessions and build vocabulary.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff receiving appropriate training and leaders acting quickly to support pupils and involve external agencies where needed.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, such as art, curriculum planning lacks sufficient detail, meaning the small steps pupils need to take are not consistently clear, making it difficult to assess gaps in understanding.
- Leaders should continue to develop the curriculum to ensure it is clear what pupils will learn and how this will be assessed at each stage.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff reporting concerns appropriately and leaders working closely with external partners to manage risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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