Becker School, Batley
Becker School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 13 in Batley. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Becker School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Becker School are Fairfield School (0.7 miles, Good); Highfield School (3.1 miles, Good); Hollybank School (3.2 miles, Outstanding); and Ravenshall School (3.3 miles, Outstanding).
Fairfield SchoolHighfield SchoolHollybank SchoolRavenshall School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Becker School has an education, health and care plan (19 of 19 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Batley Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ruby Street (adjacent), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 331 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kirklees (153), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Becker School excels at creating a nurturing environment where children with additional needs feel valued and supported. The school combines strong relationships with high expectations, helping every pupil make real progress. Reading is a particular strength, with effective phonics teaching and daily story sessions that develop both skills and a love of reading.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a caring, trusting atmosphere where children feel safe
- Structured approach to reading with effective phonics support and daily story time
- Tailored curriculum designed around each pupil's unique needs with thorough transition support
- Staff skilfully manage behaviour and re-engage pupils with learning
- Robust personal development opportunities including community outings, international days, and guest speakers
Areas for Improvement
- The new curriculum is still being rolled out, so some pupils have not yet acquired the full body of knowledge desired by the school
- School leaders must continue supporting staff in implementing the established curriculum vision and relational approach
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders prioritising pupils' safety and well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
community outings, international days, offsite visits, guest speakers, story time
Becker School is a specialist independent school for pupils with additional needs, rated Good overall. The school focuses on building strong relationships and setting ambitious goals to help pupils thrive and make progress from their starting points.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Becker School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 34
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 27 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kirklees is 12 (the median across 203 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
48%
Available places
19 pupils
40 places
21 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Batley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Batley
Across Kirklees council
Places available
4,930
Applications
4,787
Got 1st preference
89.2%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All secondary applications across Kirklees council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Becker School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
19
Total Pupils
15
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Becker School
What is Becker School's Ofsted rating?
Becker School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025.
Does Becker School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2025, Becker School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Becker School?
Becker School has around 19 pupils on roll.
Does Becker School have specialist SEN provision?
Becker School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Becker School?
Becker School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Becker School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 27 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kirklees is 12 (the median across 203 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Becker School?
Becker School is at Ruby Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8HL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)