Birdsedge First School
Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, HD8 8XROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Birdsedge First School is a primary school in Huddersfield for ages 4 to 10. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 17 October 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Pupils are happy to come to school. Pupils, parents and staff join in the whole- school session of 'wake-up, shake-up', led by the older pupils. Everyone enjoys this lively start to the day. Pupils live up to their school motto, 'Birdsedge Best', in everything they do. Leaders are ambitious for every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They want everyone to be successful learners. They plan the curriculum and lessons carefully to achieve this. Pupils behave extremely well. They are kind and respectful. They are enthusiastic learners and try hard in lessons. Pupils look out for anyone who needs help, in or out of lessons, and do their best to support each other. Pupils, parents and staff say that there is no bullying at Birdsedge. Pupils say that they sometimes fall out but this never develops into anything serious. They learn how to form positive relationships right from the start of the Reception Year. Leaders carefully plan assemblies and events that prepare pupils to be responsible citizens of the future. A range of after-school activities ensure there is something to interest everyone. The outdoor environment is put to good use for learning and promoting physical and mental well-being. Pupils love 'Forest Fridays', not least because 'no one minds if you get dirty!'
What the school should improve
- Pupils have not had time to use the knowledge and skills they are gaining from the improved curriculum and consistent teaching strategies to fully demonstrate their learning, particularly in writing. Leaders should continue to embed the improved curriculum and teaching strategies.
Pupil numbers and mix
59 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Birdsedge First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberworth CofE First School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good |
| Shepley First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard |
| Shelley First School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Denby Dale First and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 10
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Donna Barker
- Phone
- 01484605441
- Address
- Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, HD8 8XR
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 143790
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.