Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

A good academy converter school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School.

Batley, WF175AH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
19 September 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Albion Street
Batley, WF175AH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146616
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Albion Street, Batley, WF17 5AH
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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
231
Free School Meals
8.5% (20 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
73.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.6 (5.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 106.0
2023 107.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
231 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together We Learn"

Strength Togetherness Aspiration Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher message indicating Field Lane is a small, one-form entry primary school with a motto of Together We Learn and STAR values (Strength, Togetherness, Aspiration, Responsibility); emphasises pride in learner progress and achievements.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Gardening Club Multi Skills - Ultimate Sport Girls Football - Huddersfield Town Tag Rugby - Batley Bulldogs Football - Ultimate Sport

Sports

Football Tag Rugby Girls Football

Facilities

The Fields Community Space conference room (fully equipped for 15-20 people) Large screens White boards Free high speed wifi Light refreshments

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Computing Design Technology French Geography History maths Maths Music Outdoor Learning PE Personal Development Phonics RE Reading Science SMART Writing

Admissions Criteria

Field Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School offers places to young people from ages 3-11 in accordance with our Trust Admissions Policy. Nursery admissions are organised directly by Field Lane and application forms/further information can be found via the application form. Primary Admissions are managed through Kirklees Council (see guidance). Changing Schools during the academic year is via In-Year Transfer. PAN (Published Admission Number) 30 children per year group. Nursery admissions – 15 places in the morning and 15 in the afternoon. We also offer 30 hour provision. Priority order: 1 Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after. 2 Children who live in the school’s Priority Admission Area (PAA) and have a sibling at one of our Trust schools attending from the same address at the date of admission (the sibling rule). 3 Children who live in the PAA and attend a Trust primary school. 4 Children of staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years. 5 Children who live in the school’s PAA. 6 Children who live outside the school’s PAA and have a sibling at one of our Trust schools attending from the same address at the date of admission (the sibling rule). 7 Children who live outside the school’s PAA.

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