Birdsedge First School
URN: 107649 • Huddersfield HD8 8XR
Overview
- Name
- Birdsedge First School
- URN
- 107649
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Marshall Simmons (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Penistone Road, Huddersfield HD8 8XR
Summary
Birdsedge First School is a small, community-focused primary school located in the village of Birdsedge, on the outskirts of Huddersfield. With a capacity of 90 students, the school prides itself on its nurturing and inclusive environment, where each child is known and supported individually. The ethos of the school centres on providing a safe and positive atmosphere, fostering curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning.
The curriculum at Birdsedge First School is designed to deliver a broad and balanced education, emphasizing high-quality teaching and consistent lesson delivery. The school aims to equip students with essential skills and knowledge, preparing them for future educational challenges and encouraging them to become lifelong learners. Additionally, the school features a dedicated Resource Provision to support children with additional needs, focusing on complex communication and social-emotional development.
Birdsedge First School is deeply integrated into its local community, maintaining strong links with local churches and groups. The school also offers various extracurricular activities and has facilities such as a Forest School and an onsite Breakfast and After School Club, catering to the needs of working parents.
The curriculum at Birdsedge First School is designed to deliver a broad and balanced education, emphasizing high-quality teaching and consistent lesson delivery. The school aims to equip students with essential skills and knowledge, preparing them for future educational challenges and encouraging them to become lifelong learners. Additionally, the school features a dedicated Resource Provision to support children with additional needs, focusing on complex communication and social-emotional development.
Birdsedge First School is deeply integrated into its local community, maintaining strong links with local churches and groups. The school also offers various extracurricular activities and has facilities such as a Forest School and an onsite Breakfast and After School Club, catering to the needs of working parents.
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Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 4 - 10
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2006-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 90 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 90 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 90 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 90 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 90 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 90 |
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