Old Bank Academy
Taylor Hall Lane, Mirfield, WF14 0HWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Old Bank Academy is a primary school in Mirfield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 5th of 5 primary schools in Mirfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 May 2024, report published 30 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 May 2024
This is a nurturing and inclusive school, which pupils are proud to attend. The school has addressed its areas requiring development effectively. Pupils' preparation for their next steps in education are beginning to be addressed by the school's ambitious curriculum. The impact of this work on the hearts and minds of the school community is transformational. Parents, staff and pupils are overwhelmingly positive about the school and rightly so. They speak highly of the progress pupils make and the strong ethos of care and support the school provides. Pupils work with focus in lessons. They follow established routines well. This begins in early years, for example, when children move calmly into phonics groups and when returning from outdoor play. The relationships between adults and pupils are respectful. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are eager to learn in the school's positive environment. Pupils choose to arrive early for the well-attended breakfast club. They feel safe and happy. The' GROW' values of growth, respect, opportunity and well-being are threads that run through school life. The school has implemented an enriching curriculum, which goes beyond academic achievement. This includes individual 'i-challenge' passports that pupils complete during their time at the school. The passport challenges such as 'attending a residential trip' or 'building a snowman with your family', develop teamwork and resilience. This school provides a wealth of opportunities to broaden pupils' life skills.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is relatively new in some foundation subjects. Pupils have not built up a thorough understanding of these subjects over time. The school should ensure that the content of all foundation subjects is embedded consistently.
- Some older pupils are at the earlier stages of learning how to form letters correctly. These pupils struggle to complete longer pieces of writing. The school should prioritise the teaching of accurate letter formation and build fluency with handwriting.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
114 pupils on roll, with places for 219
Schools near Old Bank Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Roberttown CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Brook
- Phone
- 01924495790
- Address
- Taylor Hall Lane, Mirfield, WF14 0HW
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 147884
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.