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Fieldhead Primary Academy

Charlotte Close, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9BX, Kirklees


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.6 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
183
Capacity
210
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. The school has a strong LocaleIQ score of 72.6, indicating it outperforms 73% of schools in the area. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting there may be room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 24 October 2023
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.4%Bottom 32% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.5%
Mixed Other5.5%
White Other2.7%
Black African2.7%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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53.74154, -1.65880 · WF17 9BX

School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139357
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Fieldhead Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?

Fieldhead Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2023.

Is Fieldhead Primary Academy a good school?

Fieldhead Primary Academy scores 72.6/100 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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