Birstall Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Birstall Primary Academy
Address: Chapel Lane, Birstall
Town/City: Batley
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF17 9EE
Telephone Number: 01924 471372
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Focus Academy Trust (uk) Ltd
Sponsor: Focus Academy Trust (uk) Ltd

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nadia Sweryt-Hannam
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 187 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.3%

Location and administration

URN: 139356
DfE Number: 382/2060
UKPRN: 10040639
UPRN: 83144073
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Spen Valley (E14001506)
Electoral Ward: Birstall & Birkenshaw (E05016505)

Easting & Northing: 422530E, 426135N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 43' 54.35" N 1° 39' 35.39" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP8JR+P3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Lynn Dart - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 May 2028.
  • Mr Richard Elam - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 January 2026.
  • Miss Caroline Harms - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Howard - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 March 2027.
  • Miss Laura Russell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2026.
  • Mrs Natalie Shuttleworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Thornton - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Jayde Weir - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2016 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 December 2028.