Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Address: Purlwell Lane
Town/City: Batley
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF17 7PE
Telephone Number: 01924 326734
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Batley Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Batley Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sue Gallivan
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 230 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.9%

Location and administration

URN: 151325
DfE Number: 382/2067
UKPRN: 10096320
UPRN: 83153736
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Dewsbury and Batley (E14001196)
Electoral Ward: Batley East (E05016503)

Easting & Northing: 423856E, 423488N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 42' 28.49" N 1° 38' 23.77" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP956+52

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Hyrstmount Junior School (0.4km)
  2. Warwick Road Primary School (0.7km)
  3. Cambridge Street School (0.7km)
  4. Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School (0.7km)
  5. Manorfield Infant and Nursery School (0.7km)
  6. Carlton Junior and Infant School (0.7km)
  7. St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy (0.8km)
  8. Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (0.8km)
  9. Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy (1.0km)
  10. St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy (1.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Kanza Asjad - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 May 2030.
  • Mrs Zulekha Badat - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2025.
  • Ms Amy Boynton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Sue Gallivan - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Deborah Halloran - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 December 2028.
  • Mrs Asma Khan - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2025.
  • Mrs Frances McGregor - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2028.
  • Alistair Milligan - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 20 March 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Palmer - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2029.
  • Mr Ahmed Patel - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 July 2027.
  • Mrs Tabusem Rafique - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 May 2030.
  • Ms Anisha Ravat - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 June 2030.