Birkby Junior School
Birkby Junior School is a primary located in Kirklees, HD1 6HE. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 7 to 11. It currently has approximately 584 pupils on roll.
Birkby Junior School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a community school.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Community school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 7 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Kirklees
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 600
Number of Pupils: 584
Number of Boys: 310
Number of Girls: 274
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 36.0
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-02
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-10-15
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Birkby Junior School
What is the Ofsted rating of Birkby Junior School?
Birkby Junior School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Birkby Junior School admit?
Birkby Junior School admits pupils from age 7 to 11.
Is Birkby Junior School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Birkby Junior School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Birkby Junior School?
Birkby Junior School is a community school offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Birkby Junior School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Birkby Junior School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Birkby Junior School?
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