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Lydgate Junior and Infant School
Lydgate Road, Soothill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6EY, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.5 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
295
Capacity
322
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this primary school demonstrates a positive environment for learning. It achieves 68% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. However, only 11% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 November 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (43 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
86%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian42.4%
Asian Pakistani31.9%
White British9.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.4%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
White Other1.4%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.71325, -1.60851 · WF17 6EY
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107678
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Lydgate Junior and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Lydgate Junior and Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Lydgate Junior and Infant School a good school?
Lydgate Junior and Infant School scores 82.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lydgate Junior and Infant School?
Based on 43 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lydgate Junior and Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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