The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Lane, Birkenshaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD11 2JE
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Bradford, BD11 2JE, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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