How many pupils does Birkby Junior School have?

Birkby Junior School has 586 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Birkby Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Birkby Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023).

How does Birkby Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Birkby Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Birkby Junior School?

Birkby Junior School is located at Mead Street, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 6HE.

Birkby Junior School

Mead Street, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 6HE

Good

Inspected 13 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

63%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

586

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Birkby Junior School

Birkby Junior School is a community school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 586 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 81.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kirklees →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 586 / 600 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

41.2%

Free school meals

81.1%

EAL

2.4%

SEN support

15.4%

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.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

12.4%

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.

27.28

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

21.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

19.01

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

£48,281

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,696 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.5

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.

£6,413

Spend per pupil

£6,397

Income per pupil

48%

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: Mead Street, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 6HE
Phone: 01484223975
Headteacher: Susan Davis

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Birkby Junior School?: Birkby Junior School is a community school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Birkby Junior School have?: Birkby Junior School has 586 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Birkby Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Birkby Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023).
How does Birkby Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Birkby Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Birkby Junior School?: Birkby Junior School is located at Mead Street, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 6HE.

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