St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is an academy converter in Batley, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 243 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kirklees →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

243 / 271 (90%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 November 2023

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

Nova Lane, Batley, Kirklees, WF17 9LQ

Phone

01924423220

Headteacher

Clare Moulding

Website

https://www.stpatricksbirstall.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?

St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is an academy converter in Batley, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy have?

St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy has 243 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).

How does St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is part of BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy?

St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy is located at Nova Lane, Batley, Kirklees, WF17 9LQ.