St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Batley, WF17 9HN · Kirklees · primary school
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9th 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 — 8.7/10 against 2,439 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Golf and Archery Club, Dance and Movement Club, Multi-sports Lunch Club, Liam Cooper Academy clubs, and sports leadership training. The school offers football, dancing, cheerleading, active lunchtimes, and a choir. An after-school club is available.
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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Liam Cooper Academy clubs? How does the after-school club operate for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Overview
The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education where "positive relationships are at the centre of the school’s work." Pupils feel safe, happy, and well-supported, with staff acting as "excellent role models" who maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning. The curriculum is described as "well sequenced and purposeful," though leaders are continuing to refine certain areas to ensure clarity and focus.
Strengths
- Staff build a "caring ethos" through strong pastoral support, ensuring pupils know they can approach trusted adults with concerns.
- The curriculum allows pupils to "make links in their learning" and reflect on prior knowledge, helping them embed understanding effectively.
- Reading is a clear priority, with adults delivering sessions that help pupils read independently and quickly identifying those who need additional support.
- Pupils benefit from broad opportunities to develop their character and citizenship through leadership roles such as the school council and community fundraising.
- Early years staff effectively prioritise communication and language skills through "skilful interactions" and the use of prompts.
Areas to improve
- Independent learning activities in the early years are not always "tightly focused," meaning some children are not consistently learning as much as they could.
- The school has not clearly mapped out important knowledge in some wider curriculum subjects, such as history, making it difficult for some pupils to retain key information.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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