School profile Verified 18 August 2026

Kirklees Private schools

Cambridge Street School

Cambridge Street, Batley, WF17 5QW

Cambridge Street School is a private secondary-stage school in Batley, West Yorkshire, with a published age range of 11-19.

Private school Boys Ages 11-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Boys only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

An Islamic ethos gives Cambridge Street School a clear character beyond its academic subjects. Confidence, resilience and service to family and community are placed alongside learning for boys in the 11 to 16 route, creating a faith-based education with a practical emphasis on personal responsibility.

The curriculum covers English, mathematics, science, geography, history, business, information technology, arts, physical education and citizenship. Urdu, Arabic, Islamic Studies and religious education add language and faith dimensions to the core, while the arts, IT and PE give the timetable more range than a narrow examination programme.

The school's registered identity is the Cambridge Street setting in Batley, West Yorkshire, rather than another similarly named institution. Boys aged 11 to 16 attend the current private-school route, with applications handled through the direct contact route.

The national registered age range is wider than the current 11 to 16 operation. That difference matters when considering entry: families need to confirm the relevant place and arrangements directly with Cambridge Street School.

Key points

Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
22.9% grade 5+ in English and maths and 24.9 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Kirklees and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Cambridge Street School, Kirklees, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
24.9
Grade 5+ English and maths
22.9%
EBacc APS
1.95
EBacc entry
2.9%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Kirklees and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Cambridge Street School, Kirklees, and England. 60 40 20 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details

Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Boys only
Age range
11-19
Headteacher
Mr Suleman Collector
Pupil roll
177 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Cambridge Street, Batley, West Yorkshire
Postcode
WF17 5QW

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Suleman Collector

School contact

School phone
01924527911

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01924527911

Admissions

Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
Gender
Boys only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
24.9 Attainment 8
GCSE results
37.1% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
22.9% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
1.95 EBacc APS

Inspection

Standards met

Latest inspection: 4 June 2026

Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 4 June 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Cambridge Street School handle admissions?

Cambridge Street School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Cambridge Street School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Cambridge Street School?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Cambridge Street School?

Cambridge Street School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 4 June 2026.