SchoolScoresLydgate Junior and Infant School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Lydgate Road, Soothill, Batley, WF17 6EY
01924 476218 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Batley comparisons use the 11 of its 19 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Batley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Batley figures pool parents at the Batley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
44 pupils in this year group.
68% — 8 points above the Kirklees average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kirklees. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 43 |
| Of those, offered a place | 40 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 62 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.5% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 72.9% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 62% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.6 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hanging Heaton CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
- Mill Lane Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bywell CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hill Top Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warwick Road Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hyrstmount Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lydgate Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Lydgate Junior and Infant School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lydgate Junior and Infant School?
93% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Lydgate Junior and Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lydgate Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 43 families put Lydgate Junior and Infant School as their first choice for 45 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 40 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 107678.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.