St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Batley, WF17 9LQ · Kirklees · primary school
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31st 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 — 5.0/10 against 4,063 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance Club, Dodgeball, Gymnastics, and Football, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 271. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Overview
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary Academy is a school where the “religious character is at the heart of all aspects of the curriculum.” Pupils achieve well in core subjects and display high standards of behaviour, treating others with “kindness and respect.” The report highlights a nurturing environment where children feel “happy and safe,” supported by strong parental engagement and effective early years provision.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in English and mathematics, with reading standards meeting or exceeding expectations through effective phonics and a “love of reading.”
- The physical education curriculum is a strength, featuring sequential skill development and “exceptional competitive participation rates.”
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly, with staff using Makaton to support communication and reduce frustration.
- The early years provision ensures children feel “safe and nurtured,” with recent improvements to the outdoor learning environment aiding physical development.
- Moral education is effective, with pupils engaging in charity work and learning to be “caring citizens.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must improve curriculum plans in “a few foundation curriculum subjects” to ensure the sequence and progression of knowledge are set out in “precise detail,” as pupils are not achieving as well as they could in these areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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