What is Birkby Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Birkby Junior School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/09/2023. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Birkby Junior School a primary or secondary school?

Birkby Junior School is a primary school in Huddersfield, for ages 7–11.

Where is Birkby Junior School?

Birkby Junior School is in Huddersfield, HD1 6HE (Kirklees local authority).

How many pupils attend Birkby Junior School?

Birkby Junior School has around 586 pupils on roll.

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Birkby Junior School

Goodgraded 13/09/2023Ages 7–11586 pupils

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Huddersfield, HD1 6HE

Kirklees

Birkby Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Huddersfield, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 586 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/09/2023, Birkby Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Huddersfield can view Birkby Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Huddersfield (HD1 6HE), Birkby Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 13/09/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

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Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average

Expected standard (RWM)60%

England avg 59%

Higher standard (RWM)5%

England avg 7%

Reading scaled score103

100 = expected standard

Maths scaled score104

100 = expected standard

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake41.2%

Free school meals41.2%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language81.1%

England avg 18.8%

Places filled97%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing94.0%

Attendance94.0%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher21.3

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence17.4%

England avg 14.3%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

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Birkby Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.4 mi Brambles Primary AcademyGood · 0.6 mi ES Independent School Kirklees0.9 mi Fixby Junior and Infant SchoolGood · 1.0 mi Ashbrow School0.9 mi Greenhead College0.9 mi

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