Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Batley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming school where children are genuinely happy and feel looked after by staff. Teachers explain things clearly by breaking learning into small steps and checking understanding regularly, which helps pupils remember what they've learned. The school teaches children about different cultures and faiths, and gives them plenty of chances to develop leadership skills through clubs and special roles.
Key Strengths
- Excellent pupil behaviour in lessons with pupils trying hard and taking pride in their work
- Effective reading programme with well-sequenced phonics scheme that helps pupils catch up quickly
- Teachers model learning step-by-step and revisit learning regularly to help pupils remember more over time
- Strong support for pupils' emotional wellbeing including a dedicated 'chill and chat' room
- Many opportunities for pupil leadership and enrichment activities
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of newer subjects, teachers do not consistently plan lesson activities that match the curriculum well enough
- Some pupils starting in Year 3 have significant gaps in knowledge that need addressing
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with rigorous checks on all adults, well-trained staff who spot signs of risk quickly, and leaders taking swift action when concerns are raised.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, dance clubs, lunchtime clubs, prefect roles, librarian positions, school ambassadors
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School continues to be a good school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and have excellent behaviour. The school is grounded in strong values of respect, trust, courage and joy, with high expectations for all pupils including those with SEND.
At a Glance
28.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 62%. Maths has remained stable at around 69%. Writing has improved from 60% to 66%.
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
25.5
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
274 pupils
360 capacity
86 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Batley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Batley
Admissions Demand - Kirklees
Places available
5,606
Applications
4,584
Got 1st preference
93.6%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Kirklees (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.20548%
Overall absence
21.94357%
Persistent absence
319
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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