Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Staincliffe Hall Road, Batley, WF17 7QXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school in Batley for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 15th of 15 primary schools in Batley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 November 2017, report published 27 November 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
Pupils are happy and feel safe in this welcoming, friendly school. The school ethos is firmly grounded in the values of respect, trust, courage and joy. These values are also used as the names of the school's houses. This helps pupils to remember them. Leaders, governors and staff have high expectations for every pupil. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils' behaviour in lessons is excellent. They try hard and are proud of their work. Bullying is rare. Occasionally, a very small number of pupils do not meet behaviour expectations at breaktimes or lunchtimes. Staff manage these rare occasions effectively. Most pupils are kind, respectful and play together happily. Pupils trust staff to listen to them and help them if they have any worries. Staff help pupils to recognise and manage their feelings. Leaders have provided a 'chill and chat' room, where pupils can go if they need extra help. Leaders help pupils to learn about people who are less fortunate than themselves. Pupils want to help. They have great fun planning and taking part in events to support charities in the local area and around the world.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not consistently plan activities and work that match the curriculum well enough. As a result, pupils do not learn and remember important knowledge securely. Leaders should ensure that teachers use their training and the school's resources well to deliver sequences of learning that match the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
274 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 78% met the expected standard |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Dixon
- Phone
- 01924326756
- Address
- Staincliffe Hall Road, Batley, WF17 7QX
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107710
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.