Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-10 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Hill Kirkburton West Yorkshire HD8 0SG |
| Reference Number | 107745 |
Kirkburton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School continues to demonstrate good performance as an educational institution. Pupils feel happy and safe, exhibiting positive behavior and strong relationships with adults and peers. The school promotes a respectful atmosphere, with a clear focus on teaching reading and mathematics effectively. Leadership is ambitious, aiming to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive the support they need to excel. Despite the strengths, there are plans in place to develop weaker subjects in the curriculum, addressing the need for improved planning and assessment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 120 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.33%
Girls: 51.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| 2 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 3 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| 4 | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| 5 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.3% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 17 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Dec 2016 | Short inspection |
| 05 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and are happy at school.
- Strong curriculum in reading and mathematics.
- Effective teaching of phonics in early years and key stage 1.
- Positive relationships between pupils and adults.
- Well supported SEND pupils with attention to their needs.
- Leaders are ambitious with high expectations for all students.
- Staff are positive about recent changes and support from leaders.
- Effective personal, social, and health education curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Planning and sequencing in some subjects is not clearly developed.
- Inconsistent checks on pupil learning in certain subjects.
- Record-keeping for safeguarding procedures is not precise.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Kirkburton Middle School
Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TJ |
0.28 miles |
|
Highburton CofE First Academy
Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0QT |
0.69 miles |
|
Shelley First School
School Terrace, Far Bank, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8HU |
0.98 miles |
|
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Rowley Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0JD |
1.48 miles |
|
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Station Road, Lepton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0DE |
1.81 miles |
|
Shepley First School
Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DD |
1.87 miles |
|
Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Butts Road, Farnley Tyas, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6TZ |
2.24 miles |
|
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Marsh Hall Lane, Thurstonland, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XD |
2.32 miles |
|
Cumberworth CofE First School
Cumberworth Lane, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NU |
2.47 miles |
|
Grange Moor Primary School
Liley Lane, Grange Moor, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4EW |
2.49 miles |
|
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Smithy Close, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DQ |
2.51 miles |
|
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DZ |
2.55 miles |
|
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
Longcroft, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8XW |
2.55 miles |
|
Hill View Academy
Fernside Avenue, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8YE |
2.75 miles |
|
Emley First School
School Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9RT |
2.94 miles |
|
Flockton CofE (C) First School
Flockton First School, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4DH |
2.95 miles |
|
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Gilthwaites Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8SG |
2.95 miles |
|
Birdsedge First School
Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8XR |
3.01 miles |
|
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7EB |
3.03 miles |
|
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
Lowerhouses Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JY |
3.15 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL |
1.9 miles |
|
King James's School
St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG |
2.18 miles |
|
Southgate School
Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8TG |
2.49 miles |
|
Joseph Norton Academy
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU |
3.24 miles |
|
Honley High School
Station Road, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QJ |
3.4 miles |
|
Holmfirth High School
Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7SE |
3.45 miles |
|
Woodley School and College
Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JE |
3.46 miles |
|
Fields Rise School
Fields Rise, Kirkeaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0LZ |
3.66 miles |
|
Castle Hill School
Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JL |
3.68 miles |
|
Edan Court School
Edan Court, Colliers Way, Clayton West, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9TR |
3.77 miles |
|
Newsome Academy
Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN |
3.79 miles |
|
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Nether Hall Avenue, Huddersfield, HD5 9PG |
3.92 miles |
|
Kirklees College
Manchester Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3LD |
4.14 miles |
|
ES Independent School Kirklees
20 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4EN |
4.49 miles |
|
Greenhead College
Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4ES |
4.6 miles |
|
Denby Grange School
Off Stocksmoor Rd, Midgley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4JG |
4.72 miles |
|
North Huddersfield Trust School
Woodhouse Hall Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1DJ |
4.78 miles |
|
Moor End Academy
Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5JA |
4.79 miles |
|
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE |
4.84 miles |
|
Castle Hall Academy
Richard Thorpe Avenue, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9PH |
4.88 miles |