Lydgate Junior and Infant School

About Lydgate Junior and Infant School

Lydgate Junior and Infant School is a community school in Batley, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 295 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 75.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kirklees →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

295 / 322 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 November 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Lydgate Road, Batley, Kirklees, WF17 6EY

Phone

01924476218

Headteacher

Anita Kishore

Website

www.lydgateprimary.kgfl.dbprimary.com/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lydgate Junior and Infant School?

Lydgate Junior and Infant School is a community school in Batley, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Lydgate Junior and Infant School have?

Lydgate Junior and Infant School has 295 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Lydgate Junior and Infant School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Lydgate Junior and Infant School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Lydgate Junior and Infant School?

Lydgate Junior and Infant School is located at Lydgate Road, Batley, Kirklees, WF17 6EY.