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Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Station Lane, Birkenshaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD11 2JE, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.2 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
462
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 77% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% of schools nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 5%, overall parent satisfaction and a supportive community environment contribute positively to the school experience.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
White Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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53.75566, -1.68959 · BD11 2JE
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107730
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.birkenshawprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2016.
Is Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 64.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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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