St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Address: Nova Lane, Birstall
Town/City: Batley
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF17 9LQ
Telephone Number: 01924 423220
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Clare Moulding
Capacity: 271
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 234 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16%

Location and administration

URN: 148863
DfE Number: 382/3405
UKPRN: 10089767
UPRN: 83130721
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Spen Valley (E14001506)
Electoral Ward: Birstall & Birkenshaw (E05016505)
Diocese: RC10(Diocese of Leeds (rc))

Easting & Northing: 421989E, 426840N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 17.25" N 1° 40' 4.73" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP8QJ+6R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Linda Brown - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 February 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 February 2029.
  • Mrs Rosanna Drewery - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 January 2029.
  • Miss Emily Gott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Fr Eamonn Hegarty - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 24 October 2029.
  • Mrs Clare Louise Moulding - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Andrew Mullaney - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mr Philip Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Mr Nathan Stone - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2027.