Fieldhead Primary Academy
Charlotte Close, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9BXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fieldhead Primary Academy is a primary school in Batley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 7th of 15 primary schools in Batley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 October 2023, report published 30 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 October 2023
This is a welcoming and nurturing school. Everyone in the school lives out the school's vision of 'a great school at the heart of the community'. Staff know pupils well. Pupils say adults listen to them and support them if they have worries. Pupils have many leadership roles in school. They are extremely proud of the difference they make to their school. The school has high expectations for all pupils. The school supports all pupils to do their best. The trust has ensured there are high-quality professional development opportunities for all staff. Pupils who need extra help receive prompt and effective support. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils are happy, confident and lively. They enjoy sharing their views. Pupils play well together at social times. Pupils understand the school rules and are caring towards others. All members of the school community know and commit to the 'Fieldhead Four'. This term represents the school's values, which include being kind and respectful to others. They show this through their daily activities and in their behaviour to others. Pupils learn about different cultures through the curriculum and in assemblies. Pupils accept and welcome everyone in their school. Pupils have many opportunities to participate in activities and trips. These include competitive sporting events, and visits to places of interest, including to local theatres and London.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not defined fully the key knowledge to be taught. As a result, some lessons can deviate from the intended learning outcome. Leaders should continue to develop and refine curriculum plans to ensure that all curriculum plans set out precisely what pupils must learn and when.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
183 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Fieldhead Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Birstall Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Drighlington Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| Windmill CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Donna Popek
- Phone
- 01924473016
- Address
- Charlotte Close, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9BX
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 139357
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.