Warwick Road Primary School, Batley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Warwick Road Primary School excels in creating a positive, safe learning environment where pupils behave exceptionally well and are eager to learn. The school has achieved impressive results in writing and mathematics, placing it in the top 10-20% of schools nationally. Parents recognise the school's excellent reputation and appreciate the support and encouragement staff provide for their children's development.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' behaviour is exceptional - they are polite, focused and have strong relationships with staff
- Progress in writing and mathematics is in the top 10-20% nationally, with recent improvements in reading
- Safeguarding is effective with a strong culture of safety and swift follow-up on concerns
- Middle leaders, particularly in English and mathematics, have developed strong skills in monitoring teaching quality
- Parents are happy with the school and pupils have above-average attendance rates
Areas for Improvement
- In subjects other than English and mathematics, learning lacks depth and sequential progression to build knowledge and skills over time
- Teachers' expectations are not consistently high enough across all subjects
- Year 1 phonics screening results were below national average in 2018 (though recent changes have improved this)
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective. The school has a strong safeguarding culture with appropriate staff checks, regular training, clear procedures, and pupils reporting they feel safe with no bullying concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, netball, coding club, dance, fitness club, theatre visits, London trips, aquarium visits, museum visits
Warwick Road Primary School continues to be judged as good. The leadership team has maintained educational quality since the last inspection in 2015, with a strong shared vision of 'exceeding expectations' and improved community links.
At a Glance
19.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 88%. Maths has improved from 81% to 90%. Writing has improved from 77% to 88%.
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
25.5
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
362 pupils
340 capacity
22 places over capacity
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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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.48062%
Overall absence
4.51613%
Persistent absence
310
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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