SchoolScoresManorfield Infant and Nursery School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 7 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of BATLEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Manor Way, Batley, WF17 7DQ
01924 326718 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 13 May 2025, 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 | Good |
| 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
29 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 Joint 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 78% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kirklees. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Batley. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 50 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 87 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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 14th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.7% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 75.6% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Lower than 8% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.0% | 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 15th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 16th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 19 state primary schools in Batley. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 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
- Staincliffe CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Purlwell Infant and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heckmondwike Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hyrstmount Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carlton Junior and Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2024 · 0% met expected standard (KS2)
- Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warwick Road Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Manorfield Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Manorfield Infant and Nursery School?
97% of the 29 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Manorfield Infant and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Manorfield Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put Manorfield Infant and Nursery School as their first choice for 50 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 42 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 149329.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.