St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Address: Fieldhead Lane, Birstall
Town/City: Batley
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF17 9HN
Telephone Number: 01924 326750
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lesley Evans
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 187 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.7%

Location and administration

URN: 107737
DfE Number: 382/3321
UKPRN: 10075953
UPRN: 83144076
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Spen Valley (E14001506)
Electoral Ward: Birstall & Birkenshaw (E05016505)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 422208E, 426581N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 8.83" N 1° 39' 52.85" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP8PP+84

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Vicky Angell - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 23 October 2029.
  • Miss Hayley Conway - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 January 2027.
  • Reverend Jessica Hazel Davis - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 16 December 2029.
  • Mr Eli Dawson - Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 April 2028.
  • Mrs Lesley Evans - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2011 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Emma Harker - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 May 2026.
  • Miss Elaine Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 March 2027.
  • Mrs Janice Mitchell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
  • Mrs Karen Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 7 June 2027.
  • Mrs Alison Sowden - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
  • Mrs Emily Warrior - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 September 2028.