Birkby Junior School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mead Street Fartown Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 6HE |
| Phone | 01484223975 |
| Reference Number | 107626 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 584 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.08%
Girls: 46.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 82.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 78 | 65 | 143 |
| 4 | 72 | 68 | 140 |
| 5 | 84 | 64 | 148 |
| 6 | 76 | 77 | 153 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 54.6% |
| Asian, Other | 10.3% |
| African | 9.8% |
| White, Other | 6.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| White, British | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-10-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-13 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-03-15 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-01-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-05-25 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2003-03-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Blacker Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5HQ |
0.39 miles |
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Brambles Primary Academy
Cambridge Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5BU |
0.56 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
George Avenue, Birkby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2BJ |
0.74 miles |
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Ashbrow School
Ash Meadow Close, Sheepridge, Ashbrow School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1EX |
0.86 miles |
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The Mount School
3 Binham Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2AP |
0.86 miles |
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Fixby Junior and Infant School
Lightridge Road, Fixby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2HB |
0.97 miles |
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Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School
Rawthorpe Lane, Rawthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9NT |
1.03 miles |
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Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Rawthorpe Lane, Rawthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9NT |
1.11 miles |
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Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School
Bow Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4BJ |
1.12 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy
Bradley Boulevard, Sheepridge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1EA |
1.19 miles |
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Christ Church CE Academy
Deighton Road, Deighton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1JP |
1.24 miles |
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Moldgreen Community Primary School
The Avenue, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8AE |
1.34 miles |
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Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
Heaton Road, Paddock, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4JJ |
1.46 miles |
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Lindley Junior School
George Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3LY |
1.53 miles |
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Lindley Church of England Infant School
Lindley Ce Infant School, East Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3NE |
1.54 miles |
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Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy
Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD3 4HA |
1.66 miles |
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Reinwood Community Junior School
Burfitts Road, Oakes, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4YL |
1.67 miles |
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Reinwood Infant and Nursery School
Burfitts Road, Oakes, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4YL |
1.67 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Grosvenor Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 9HU |
1.68 miles |
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Mount Pleasant Primary School
Mount Street, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD1 3QP |
1.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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North Huddersfield Trust School
Woodhouse Hall Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1DJ |
0.78 miles |
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ES Independent School Kirklees
20 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4EN |
0.87 miles |
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Greenhead College
Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4ES |
0.92 miles |
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Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Netherhall Avenue, Rawthorpe, Hd5 9pg, Select, West Yorkshire, HD5 9PG |
1.09 miles |
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Kirklees College
Manchester Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3LD |
1.22 miles |
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All Saints Catholic College
Bradley Bar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2JT |
1.41 miles |
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Huddersfield Grammar School
Royds Mount, Luck Lane, Marsh, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4QX |
1.45 miles |
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Woodley School and College
Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JE |
1.53 miles |
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Pivot Academy
Technology House, Alexandra Court, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1GN |
1.6 miles |
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Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD3 4HA |
1.69 miles |
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Salendine Nook High School Academy
New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GN |
2.19 miles |
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Huddersfield New College
New Hey Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4GL |
2.27 miles |
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Castle Hill School
Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JL |
2.32 miles |
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Moor End Academy
Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5JA |
2.32 miles |
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Southgate School
Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8TG |
2.33 miles |
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Newsome Academy
Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN |
2.35 miles |
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The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
Boothroyd, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3JW |
2.5 miles |
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Rastrick High School
Field Top Road, Rastrick, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3XB |
2.61 miles |
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King James's School
St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG |
2.66 miles |
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The Brooksbank School
Victoria Road, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0QG |
3.07 miles |