Warwick Road Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Warwick Road, Batley, WF17 6BSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Warwick Road Primary School is a primary school in Batley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 1st of 15 primary schools in Batley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 January 2015, report published 5 February 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 May 2024

This is a welcoming school where pupils are nurtured. Pupils develop empathy, compassion and respect. These attributes shine through the positive way pupils behave and the way they treat others. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and courteous. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are proud to wear the Warwick Road uniform. Staff and pupils alike speak of their pride in belonging to the school community. Pupils are confident to talk to staff. If pupils have worries, staff help them and keep them safe. The curriculum is broad and ambitious. Pupils are keen to do well. They understand the school's mission to 'exceed expectations'. They are curious and enthusiastic learners. From the early years, children develop the vocabulary and knowledge they need for future learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported with suitable resources and extra adult help when needed. Pupils enjoy a variety of after-school activities. These include music, multi-sports, design and technology and baking. Pupils hold positions of responsibility as members of the school council, subject ambassadors and librarians. They are active fundraisers for local, national and international charities. Pupils relish the trips and experiences the school provides. These include 'enterprise' activities, visiting the Houses of Parliament and watching an opera at Huddersfield Town Hall.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, the learning which teachers provide for pupils with SEND is not consistently well matched to their ability. This means that some pupils with SEND may not be achieving as well as they could. The school should continue to refine the curriculum and develop teachers' expertise further so that they know how to match learning consistently well to meet the needs of pupils with SEND and help them to achieve their best.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

48 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths83%

83%, 21 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths33%

33%, 25 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

362 pupils on roll, with places for 340

Eligible for free school meals18.5%

18.5%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language29.6%

29.6%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support5.8%

5.8%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Warwick Road Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hyrstmount Junior School0.2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Carlton Junior and Infant School0.3 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Mill Lane Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School0.4 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Shamsa Qureshi
Address
Warwick Road, Batley, WF17 6BS
Local authority
Kirklees
URN
107642

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.