Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Batley, WF17 5LP · Kirklees · primary school
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17th 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 — 7.6/10 against 2,015 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Overview
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive in a "happy and caring" environment. The report highlights "exceptionally good behaviour" and strong relationships between staff and pupils, supported by a curriculum designed to reflect the diverse community.
Strengths
- Pupils are "friendly, polite" and show respect for each other and staff, engaging enthusiastically with lessons and extra-curricular clubs.
- Parents are "very positive," with the overwhelming majority stating the school communicates well and would recommend it.
- Mathematics is a favourite subject; teachers explain concepts well, expect pupils to "justify their answers," and use varied techniques to check understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "very well provided for," with most accessing the same work as peers through tailored support.
- Staff feel part of a team and support the vision of senior leaders, whose "commitment and dedication are unflinching."
Areas to improve
- In some topics, teachers lack clarity on the "key knowledge" pupils must learn, meaning pupils do not always build knowledge effectively over time.
- There are "minor inconsistencies" in reading practice, despite staff confidence and enhanced training.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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