Birstall Primary Academy
Batley, WF17 9EE · Kirklees · primary school
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41st 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.6/10 against 2,557 of them, against 4.7/10 nationally. 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Birstall Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Birstall Primary Academy
Overview
Birstall Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, proud, and eager to showcase their knowledge. The school sets high expectations that pupils respond well to, fostering a community where differences are respected and every child is valued.
Strengths
- Pupils receive a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with "deliberate and careful choices regarding subject content" that inspires them to learn.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and typically select effective activities, supported by a wealth of training from the school and trust.
- High-quality texts are central to the curriculum, with initiatives like "virtual author visits" and "reading café" events fostering a love of reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same curriculum and achieve well, benefiting from quick identification of needs and effective support.
- The school provides an extensive programme for wider development, allowing pupils to undertake leadership roles and become "responsible and active citizens."
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, teachers do not check quickly enough how well all pupils are learning, leading to errors and misunderstandings that go unchecked.
- The school should support teachers to use assessment in lessons consistently well to help pupils learn as effectively as they should.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
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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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