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VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Goodgraded 28/04/2022Ages 3–11462 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bradford, within the Kirklees local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 462 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/04/2022, Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bradford can view Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 28/04/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)67%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake5.9%
Free school meals5.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled102%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.7%
Attendance95.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher27.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence6.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bradford
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