Old Bank Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Taylor Hall Lane, Mirfield, WF14 0HWOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

17 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths47%

47%, 15 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

114 pupils on roll, with places for 219

Eligible for free school meals53.5%

53.5%, 27 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language18.4%

18.4%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.1%

21.1%, 6.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan10.5%

10.5%, 4.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Old Bank Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School0.3 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School0.8 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard68% met the expected standard
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School1 mileOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Roberttown CofE Primary School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot 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.