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Birstall Primary Academy

Chapel Lane, Batley, WF17 9EE
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Birstall Primary Academy
Batley, WF17 9EE
185 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
29.70% FSM %
81 Boys
104 Girls
About Birstall Primary Academy

Birstall Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 185 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Nadia Sweryt-Hannam.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kirklees or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kirklees
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency Spen Valley
Ward Birstall and Birkenshaw
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Opened 01-03-2013
UKPRN 10040639
URN 139356
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Monty Karmakharm Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Thornton Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lynn Dart Local Governor 01/06/2024 31/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Elam Local Governor 01/03/2024 27/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Glover Local Governor 01/06/2024 13/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Caroline Harms Local Governor 07/10/2019 07/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Howard Local Governor 01/03/2023 01/03/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Laura Russell Local Governor 01/12/2022 01/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalie Shuttleworth Local Governor 07/10/2019 07/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jayde Weir Local Governor 12/12/2016 12/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
0.55 km • Batley
Other
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
0.89 km • Batley
Other
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
0.93 km • Batley
Other
Batley Girls' High School
0.94 km • Batley
Other
Fieldhead Primary Academy
1.16 km • Batley
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Fairfield School
1.22 km • Batley
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birstall Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Batley, Kirklees.
Birstall Primary Academy has 185 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Birstall Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Birstall Primary Academy is Mrs Nadia Sweryt-Hannam.
Birstall Primary Academy is at Chapel Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9EE, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Birstall Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Birstall Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nadia Sweryt-Hannam
Chapel Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9EE
01924471372
www.birstallprimaryacademy.co.uk/
Location
WF17 9EE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139356
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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