Birstall Primary Academy
Chapel Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Birstall Primary Academy is a primary school in Batley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 13th of 15 primary schools in Batley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 October 2018, report published 19 November 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2023
Pupils are happy here. They are proud to belong to the school community. Pupils value the learning experiences that they receive. They are eager to showcase their knowledge and skills. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils respond well to the high expectations that are set for them. They say that teachers encourage them to try their best. Pupils enjoy receiving certificates, stickers and prizes during assemblies to celebrate their achievements. They appreciate the recognition that they receive for living up to the school values. These include 'being caring' and 'being fair'. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn well. Pupils are polite. They understand that differences between themselves and others should be respected. Typically, pupils say that 'everybody is equal' in their school. The pupil 'kindness crew' keeps this value central to school life. There is a rich range of experiences for pupils to have before they leave Year 6. These include first-aid training and organising charity events. Pupils relish activities such as art, gymnastics, science, boxing and media clubs. They enjoy visits, including to the theatre and to the church. Pupils benefit from a variety of sports competitions, events and outdoor pursuits.
What the school should improve
- In some lessons, teachers are not quick enough to identify and address pupils' errors and misunderstandings as they arise. At times, this means that some pupils make mistakes that go unchecked. The school should support teachers to use assessment in lessons consistently well to help pupils to learn as effectively as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
187 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Birstall Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Windmill CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Fieldhead Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nadia Sweryt-Hannam
- Phone
- 01924471372
- Address
- Chapel Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9EE
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 139356
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.