The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 586
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 39.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Susan Davis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Mead Street, Fartown, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 6HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirkby Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 620m away
Highfields School
Special school · 887m away
Brambles Primary Academy
Primary · 909m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Ashbrow School
Primary · 1.4km away
ES Independent School Kirklees
Independent · 1.4km away
Ashbrow Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Barraclough Hall School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birkby Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Birkby Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birkby Junior School?
Birkby Junior School currently has 586 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birkby Junior School take?
Birkby Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birkby Junior School?
Birkby Junior School is in Huddersfield, HD1 6HE, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birkby Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Birkby Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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