Birkby Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Blacker Road Birkby Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 5HQ |
| Reference Number | 107601 |
Birkby Infant and Nursery School continues to perform exceptionally well, maintaining the high standards previously noted during its last inspection. Pupils achieve well across the board, with many entering the school in Nursery and quickly adapting to the learning environment. The school emphasizes strong foundational skills in English and mathematics, enabling children to excel as they progress. Relationships between staff and pupils are notably positive, contributing to a safe and supportive atmosphere where pupils can thrive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 491 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.34%
Girls: 47.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 82.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 63 | 143 |
| 2 | 73 | 62 | 135 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 59.9% |
| African | 10.6% |
| Asian, Other | 7.9% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| White, British | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on early years' education
- Effective communication skill development
- High levels of pupil engagement and independent work
- Exceptional subject knowledge among teachers
- Innovative staff collaboration and support
- Successful partnerships with parents and caregivers
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 51 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Brambles Primary Academy
Cambridge Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5BU |
0.28 miles |
|
Birkby Junior School
Mead Street, Fartown, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 6HE |
0.39 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
George Avenue, Birkby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2BJ |
0.39 miles |
|
The Mount School
3 Binham Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2AP |
0.53 miles |
|
Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School
Bow Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4BJ |
0.9 miles |
|
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
Heaton Road, Paddock, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4JJ |
1.1 miles |
|
Fixby Junior and Infant School
Lightridge Road, Fixby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2HB |
1.18 miles |
|
Ashbrow School
Ash Meadow Close, Sheepridge, Ashbrow School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1EX |
1.19 miles |
|
Lindley Junior School
George Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3LY |
1.24 miles |
|
Lindley Church of England Infant School
Lindley Ce Infant School, East Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3NE |
1.25 miles |
|
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Rawthorpe Lane, Rawthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9NT |
1.28 miles |
|
Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy
Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD3 4HA |
1.29 miles |
|
Reinwood Junior School
Burfitts Road, Oakes, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4YL |
1.29 miles |
|
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School
Burfitts Road, Oakes, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4YL |
1.29 miles |
|
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Rawthorpe Lane, Rawthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9NT |
1.4 miles |
|
Moldgreen Community Primary School
The Avenue, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8AE |
1.46 miles |
|
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Mount Street, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD1 3QP |
1.48 miles |
|
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
Bradley Boulevard, Sheepridge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1EA |
1.54 miles |
|
Christ Church CE Academy
Deighton Road, Deighton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1JP |
1.61 miles |
|
Hillside Primary School
Headfield Road, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6LU |
1.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Barraclough Hall School
Barraclough, 1 Bryan Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, HD2 2AL |
0.58 miles |
|
ES Independent School Kirklees
20 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4EN |
0.65 miles |
|
Greenhead College
Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4ES |
0.65 miles |
|
Kirklees College
Manchester Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3LD |
1.06 miles |
|
Huddersfield Grammar School
Royds Mount, Luck Lane, Marsh, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4QX |
1.07 miles |
|
North Huddersfield Trust School
Woodhouse Hall Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1DJ |
1.16 miles |
|
Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD3 4HA |
1.31 miles |
|
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Nether Hall Avenue, Huddersfield, HD5 9PG |
1.4 miles |
|
Woodley School and College
Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JE |
1.54 miles |
|
All Saints Catholic College
Bradley Bar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2JT |
1.72 miles |
|
Salendine Nook High School
New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GN |
1.83 miles |
|
Huddersfield New College
New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GL |
1.91 miles |
|
Pivot Academy
Technology House, Alexandra Court, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1GN |
1.92 miles |
|
Moor End Academy
Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5JA |
2.01 miles |
|
Castle Hill School
Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JL |
2.15 miles |
|
Newsome Academy
Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN |
2.16 miles |
|
Southgate School
Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8TG |
2.49 miles |
|
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
Boothroyd, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3JW |
2.59 miles |
|
Fields Rise School
Fields Rise, Kirkeaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0LZ |
2.66 miles |
|
King James's School
St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG |
2.77 miles |