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Birkby Junior School

Goodgraded 13/09/2023Ages 7–11586 pupilsDoes not apply
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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 13/09/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals41.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language81.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-15%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-6%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Huddersfield
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Birkby Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.4 miBrambles Primary AcademyGood · 0.6 miES Independent School Kirklees0.9 miFixby Junior and Infant SchoolGood · 1.0 miAshbrow School0.9 miGreenhead College0.9 mi
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