Batchley First and Nursery School
Details
| Age Range | 3-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Address | Cherry Tree Walk, B97 6PD |
| School Website | www.batchleyfirstschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 152762926 |
| URN | 116721 |
School Census
| Total | 297 |
| Girls/Boys | 143/154 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.1%/51.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 13.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 116 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 28.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/06/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 19/05/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/05/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06 June 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 23 November 2021 | School inspection | View |
| 19 May 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 19 May 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 05 March 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 28 March 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 20 February 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 04 May 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 54 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 35% |
| no | 65% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 22% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 84% |
| no | 16% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Birchensale Middle School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bridley Moor Road, , B97 6HT