Batchley First and Nursery School

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery

Requires ImprovementPrimaryAges 3–9260 pupils

Cherry Tree Walk, Batchley, B97 6PDWebsite0152762926

Requires Improvement260 pupilsAges 3–9

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Requires Improvement2y ago

Inspected Jun 2023

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Ages3 - 9

Pupils260

Requires Improvement2y ago

Ages3 - 9

Pupils260

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 9

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

260 / 300 (87%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Sarah Downes

At a Glance

InspectionRequires Improvement

Inspected Jun 2023

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

Capacity: 11 places

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

6.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.7%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.6%vs 6.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence21.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate4.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 11 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 27.7%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 4.2%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication50 (60%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health13 (16%)

Not Assessed8 (10%)

Physical Disability5 (6%)

Visual Impairment3 (4%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 (4%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 17

Teaching assistants (FTE)21

Support staff (FTE)28

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils260

Free school meals 42.3%

English as additional language 18.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British67.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean5.8%

Pakistani5.4%

White Other5.0%

Indian4.6%

Mixed Other3.5%

Black African3.5%

Unclassified2.3%

Mixed White & Asian1.2%

Other0.4%

Asian Other0.4%

Chinese0.4%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,508

total expenditure per pupil

£-892 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,942

Support staff£1,384

Premises£298

Energy£93

Learning resources£88

Income per pupil£6,599

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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