Birstall Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chapel Lane Birstall Batley West Yorkshire WF17 9EE |
| Phone | 01924471372 |
| Reference Number | 139356 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 185 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.78%
Girls: 56.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| 2 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| 3 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| 6 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.8% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| African | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-12-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-08 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-10-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-11-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-03-01 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Birstall Community Primary School | ||
| 2011-11-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-05-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-23 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-03-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-11-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-05-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-23 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-03-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Fieldhead Lane, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9HN |
0.34 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Nova Lane, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9LQ |
0.55 miles |
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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0NP |
0.58 miles |
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Fieldhead Primary Academy
Charlotte Close, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9BX |
0.72 miles |
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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB |
0.78 miles |
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Carlinghow Academy
Ealand Road, Carlinghow, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8HT |
0.84 miles |
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Gomersal Primary School
Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4PX |
0.97 miles |
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Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Shirley Avenue, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4NA |
1.13 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Upton Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8PH |
1.23 miles |
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Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Healey Lane, Healey, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8BN |
1.31 miles |
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Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy
Stocks Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8PA |
1.39 miles |
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Drighlington Primary School
Moorland Road, Drighlington, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD11 1JY |
1.52 miles |
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Heckmondwike Primary Academy
Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AN |
1.58 miles |
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Bath Road, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 9EA |
1.61 miles |
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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Manor Way, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7DQ |
1.62 miles |
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Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Park Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5LP |
1.62 miles |
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Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Staincliffe Hall Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7QX |
1.64 miles |
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Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy
Vernon Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6HU |
1.74 miles |
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Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School
Bradford Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6LP |
1.82 miles |
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Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Purlwell Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7PE |
1.84 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Batley Girls' High School
Windmill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0LD |
0.58 miles |
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Fairfield School
White Lee Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8AS |
0.76 miles |
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Batley Grammar School
Carlinghow Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0AD |
1.01 miles |
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Upper Batley High School
Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BJ |
1.26 miles |
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BBG Academy
Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, West Yorkshire, BD19 4BE |
1.58 miles |
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Brian Jackson College
Vision House, Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AD |
1.61 miles |
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Cambridge Street School
Cambridge Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5QW |
1.64 miles |
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Heckmondwike Grammar School
High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH |
1.64 miles |
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Bruntcliffe Academy
Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0LZ |
1.91 miles |
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The Morley Academy
Fountain Street, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0PD |
2.3 miles |
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Spen Valley High School
Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LX |
2.37 miles |
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The Branch Christian School
Dewsbury Gospel Church, West Park Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LA |
2.49 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL |
2.64 miles |
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Tong Leadership Academy
Westgate Hill Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 6NR |
2.65 miles |
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Westborough High School
Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JE |
2.66 miles |
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Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3AQ |
2.81 miles |
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Woodkirk Academy
Rein Road, Tingley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1JQ |
3.04 miles |
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Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7DW |
3.14 miles |
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Hollybank School
Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0DQ |
3.32 miles |
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Rida Girls High School
39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LX |
3.49 miles |