Batchley First and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cherry Tree Walk Batchley Redditch Worcestershire B97 6PD |
| Reference Number | 116721 |
Batchley First and Nursery School demonstrates a strong standard of education with notable improvements in attendance and behaviour, resulting in a supportive environment for students. Leaders have effectively addressed challenges to create an inclusive atmosphere where bullying is rare, and pupils feel valued and respected. The curriculum is well-designed and ambitious, contributing to some effective teaching practices that have positively impacted pupil engagement and participation. However, despite these strengths, the school is still working to elevate overall pupil achievement, particularly in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics, which remains below expected levels for their age group.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 260 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.31%
Girls: 47.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 26 | 52 |
| 2 | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| 3 | 29 | 25 | 54 |
| 4 | 30 | 27 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| Indian | 4.6% |
| African | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 03 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 23 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 19 May 2016 | Full inspection |
| 19 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Full inspection |
| 28 Mar 2011 | Full inspection |
| 20 Feb 2008 | Full inspection |
| 04 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong improvements in pupil attendance and behaviour.
- Calm and orderly learning environment.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Inclusive and respectful ethos across the school.
- Well-designed and ambitious curriculum.
- High-quality interactions between staff and pupils.
- Effective partnerships with parents and carers.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' achievement is below age-related expectations in core subjects.
- Some pupils struggle to recall prior knowledge, hindering their learning.
- Pastoral interventions lack robust evaluation.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Birchensale Middle School
Bridley Moor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HT |
0.41 miles |
|
Holyoakes Field First School
Cookridge Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HF |
0.62 miles |
|
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School
Downsell Road, Webheath, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5RR |
0.72 miles |
|
Webheath Academy Primary School
Downsell Road, Webheath, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5RJ |
0.72 miles |
|
St Luke's CofE First School
Plymouth Road North, Southcrest, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4NU |
1.03 miles |
|
Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Feckenham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5AQ |
1.32 miles |
|
St Stephen's CofE First School
Mabey Avenue, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HW |
1.35 miles |
|
The Vaynor First School
Tennyson Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5BL |
1.37 miles |
|
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Stevenson Avenue, St. Georges C of E First School and Nursery, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8LU |
1.42 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HA |
1.54 miles |
|
Oak Hill First School
Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7JU |
1.67 miles |
|
Woodfield Academy
Studley Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HH |
1.82 miles |
|
Crabbs Cross Academy
Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5JH |
2.01 miles |
|
Tardebigge CofE First School
Church Lane, Tardebigge, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3AH |
2.12 miles |
|
Moons Moat First School
Cleeve Close, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9HR |
2.44 miles |
|
Woodrow First School
Longdon Close, Woodrow South, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UZ |
2.47 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Woodrow Centre, Studley Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7RY |
2.47 miles |
|
Abbeywood First School
Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9LR |
2.57 miles |
|
Church Hill Middle School
Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9LR |
2.59 miles |
|
Arrow Valley First School
Colts Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0LH |
2.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PQ |
0.06 miles |
|
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8DW |
1.03 miles |
|
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HB |
1.14 miles |
|
St Augustine's Catholic High School
Stonepits Lane, Hunt End, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5LX |
2.34 miles |
|
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UH |
2.79 miles |
|
Arrow Vale High School
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF |
2.84 miles |
|
Kingfisher School
Clifton Close, Matchborough, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0HF |
2.88 miles |
|
Rigby Hall Day Special School
Rigby Lane, Aston fields, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2EP |
3.66 miles |
|
Studley High School
Crooks Lane, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7QX |
3.79 miles |
|
Lokrum Fields
Copyholt Lane, Stoke Pound, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3AY |
3.8 miles |
|
Ridgeway Secondary School
Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD |
3.87 miles |
|
North Bromsgrove High School
School Drive, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BA |
4.34 miles |
|
Graduately Developing Futures
Flourishing Fields Farm, Stonehouse Lane, Hopwood, Worcestershire, B48 7BB |
4.36 miles |
|
South Bromsgrove High
Charford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL |
4.45 miles |
|
Bromsgrove School
Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7DU |
4.61 miles |