Fieldhead Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fieldhead Primary Academy.

Batley, WF179BX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 October 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Charlotte Close
Birstall
Batley, WF179BX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139357
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Charlotte Close, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9BX
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
178
Free School Meals
61.6% (110 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 105.0
2023 105.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
178 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A great school at the heart of our community."

Care Be fair Dare Share

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Rainbow Breakfast Club

Facilities

Mobility impairment accessible facilities; the hall has recently undergone extensive improvements to house pupils who are mobility impaired. Currently, there is access to the hall and main building and most classrooms.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Rainbow Breakfast Club runs Monday to Friday term-time only. Sessions are available in advance only. Session times are 7.30am – 8.45am. Activities include reading, board games and physical activity. Our staff are all employed by Fieldhead Primary Academy and carry a wealth of experience and qualifications to support children; depending on numbers, additional qualified staff are available. The breakfast club is supported by Greggs Charitable Foundation.

Admissions Criteria

Children are admitted in each year group up to a maximum of 30.

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