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Birkby Junior School
Mead Street, Fartown, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 6HE, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.6 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
586
Capacity
600
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. The school boasts a strong LocaleIQ score of 85.6, indicating it outperforms 86% of schools in the area. However, only 6% of pupils reached the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani54.6%
Black African10.6%
Asian Other8.4%
White Other6.5%
Other5.5%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
White British2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.65904, -1.78393 · HD1 6HE
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107626
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Birkby Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Birkby Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is Birkby Junior School a good school?
Birkby Junior School scores 85.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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