Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Batley (Kirklees).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our primary purpose is to give each child every possible opportunity for learning and for their futures, so they can fulfil their potential.
Through a dedicated and truly devoted staff team, we are able to adapt to childrens needs and have an innovative approach to learning, which empowers our children and provides them with a real thirst for knowledge both in the classroom and at play. I am proud to be the Headteacher of Manorfield Infant and Nursery School.
Together we celebrate the unique qualities of each individual child here and allow them to be both nurtured and resilient. We work hard to create a place where all children feel known, valued and cared for in an environment where they can have fun, be challenged and be the best version of themselves.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 149329
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Constituency
- Dewsbury and Batley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2022
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Geoff Alvy | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jane Jackson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Alistair Milligan | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mr Ibrar Hussain | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Nita Gosal | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Angela Barnett | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kamilla Nadat | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Ms Amy Wilby Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Eve Clarke Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record