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Birdsedge First School

Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 8XR

Good

Inspected 21 September 2022

Good
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
4–10
Ages
55
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Birdsedge First School

Birdsedge First School is an academy converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 4–10. It has 55 pupils on roll. It is part of THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022) rated it Good. 25.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Kirklees →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–10
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
55 / 90 (61%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
21 September 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

25.4%
Free school meals
0%
EAL
10.9%
SEN support
12.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.9%
Overall absence
8.9%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

4
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
18.3
Pupils per teacher
↑ +3.3 vs 2023/24
3.59
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
£48,915
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 50% on leadership pay
↓ −£5,122 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£10,327
Spend per pupil
£11,018
Income per pupil
43%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 8XR
Phone
01484605441
Headteacher
Donna Barker

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Birdsedge First School?
Birdsedge First School is an academy converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 4–10.
How many pupils does Birdsedge First School have?
Birdsedge First School has 55 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Birdsedge First School's Ofsted rating?
Birdsedge First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022).
Is Birdsedge First School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Birdsedge First School is part of THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Birdsedge First School?
Birdsedge First School is located at Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 8XR.

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