Open State Primary Mixed

Lydgate Junior and Infant School

Lydgate Road, Batley, WF17 6EY
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Lydgate Junior and Infant School
Batley, WF17 6EY
295 Pupils
322 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
27.50% FSM %
154 Boys
141 Girls
About Lydgate Junior and Infant School

Lydgate Junior and Infant School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Batley, Kirklees, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 295 pupils on roll. School capacity: 322. Current headteacher: Anita Kishore.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kirklees
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency Dewsbury and Batley
Ward Batley East
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
UKPRN 10072565
URN 107678
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Nathan Wright Chair of Governors 16/07/2019 15/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Brook Governor 18/11/2025 18/11/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Joanne Cartwright Governor 03/02/2023 02/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Dr John George Governor 18/11/2025 18/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mariam Kathrada Governor 16/09/2025 16/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Yasin Lorgat Governor 07/05/2024 07/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Tahera Mayat Governor 11/01/2022 18/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Angela Tamm Governor 19/10/2019 18/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Kelly Westbury Governor 01/01/2022 31/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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0.95 km • Batley
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1.3 km • Batley
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Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lydgate Junior and Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Batley, Kirklees.
Lydgate Junior and Infant School has 295 pupils, with a capacity of 322.
Lydgate Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Lydgate Junior and Infant School is Mrs Anita Kishore.
Lydgate Junior and Infant School is at Lydgate Road, Soothill, Batley, WF17 6EY, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Lydgate Junior and Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Lydgate Junior and Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Anita Kishore
Lydgate Road, Soothill, Batley, WF17 6EY
01924476218
www.lydgateprimary.kgfl.dbprimary.com/
Location
WF17 6EY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 107678
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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