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Mill Lane Primary School
Mill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6EG, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.5 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
159
Capacity
198
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 70% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 36% of schools nationally. The school has a solid LocaleIQ score of 73.5, indicating it outperforms 74% of other schools in the area, which may reflect positively on the overall educational environment. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani43.4%
White British25.2%
White Other6.3%
Asian Indian5.0%
Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.4%
Asian Other4.4%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Location
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53.70529, -1.62302 · WF17 6EG
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107639
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.mill-lane.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Mill Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Mill Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is Mill Lane Primary School a good school?
Mill Lane Primary School scores 73.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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