Is Birkby Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 24 April 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded A, 93rd of 128 primary schools in Kirklees. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Birkby Infant and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Birkby Infant and Nursery School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Blacker Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD1 5HQ

Local ranking93rd of 128 primary schools in Kirklees

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

510

Capacity

3-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 24 April 2025. Figures last updated 7 September 2026.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 491
Boys: 236 (52%)
Girls: 221 (48%)
Capacity: 510 (90% full)
SEND: 22.6%
FSM Eligible: 35.0%
EAL: 82.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.6%
SEN Support: 20.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Budget per Pupil: £7,346/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 60.0%
Black African: 10.6%
Asian Other: 8.0%
White Other: 4.7%
Asian Indian: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.9%
Other: 2.6%
White British: 2.2%

60.0%

Asian Pakistani

10.6%

Black African

8.0%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01484223969

diana.wilson@kirkleeseducation.uk

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Blacker Road

Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107601
UKPRN: 10070900
Establishment No.: 2006

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