The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 491
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 33.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Paula Manser (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Blacker Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfields School
Special school · 362m away
Brambles Primary Academy
Primary · 450m away
Birkby Junior School
Primary · 620m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 629m away
Barraclough Hall School
Independent · 936m away
ES Independent School Kirklees
Independent · 1.0km away
Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Kirklees College
16 plus · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birkby Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Birkby Infant and Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birkby Infant and Nursery School?
Birkby Infant and Nursery School currently has 491 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birkby Infant and Nursery School take?
Birkby Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birkby Infant and Nursery School?
Birkby Infant and Nursery School is in Huddersfield, HD1 5HQ, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birkby Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Birkby Infant and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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