Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN: 107730 • Bradford BD11 2JE
Overview
- Name
- Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- URN
- 107730
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Martin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01274651232
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Lane, Bradford BD11 2JE
Summary
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Bradford, serves a mixed-gender population of 462 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a caring and supportive learning environment, underpinned by Christian values, particularly the importance of care within the school community. This ethos aims to foster personal growth and academic achievement for all students.
The curriculum at Birkenshaw CE Primary School encompasses a broad range of subjects, including art, science, and modern foreign languages, ensuring a well-rounded education. The school also emphasizes the importance of emotional wellbeing and mental health, providing various support services and clubs to enhance the overall student experience.
The school actively engages with parents and the local community, offering resources such as newsletters and information on safeguarding, admissions, and extracurricular activities. Birkenshaw CE Primary School is dedicated to nurturing its pupils' potential while promoting values that contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture.
The curriculum at Birkenshaw CE Primary School encompasses a broad range of subjects, including art, science, and modern foreign languages, ensuring a well-rounded education. The school also emphasizes the importance of emotional wellbeing and mental health, providing various support services and clubs to enhance the overall student experience.
The school actively engages with parents and the local community, offering resources such as newsletters and information on safeguarding, admissions, and extracurricular activities. Birkenshaw CE Primary School is dedicated to nurturing its pupils' potential while promoting values that contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture.
Useful links
- Governing Body Minutes (governance)
- Governors Secure Website (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Home (other)
- Term dates 2025-2026 (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Farnham Primary School (75.5)
- St John's CofE Primary School (74.1)
- Idle CofE Primary School (73.7)
- Feversham Primary Academy (72.5)
- Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 462
- Boys
- 244
- Girls
- 218
- FSM %
- 8.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 462 | 244 | 218 | 420 | 8.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 455 | 236 | 219 | 420 | 8.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 456 | 234 | 222 | 420 | 8.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 456 | 234 | 222 | 420 | 8.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 470 | 236 | 234 | 420 | 7.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 470 | 230 | 240 | 420 | 6.80 |
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