Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Station Lane, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2JEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 17th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in April 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 14 April 2026, report published 21 May 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 April 2026
Pupils at Birkenshaw Primary enjoy coming to school. Leaders set high expectations for attendance and behaviour, which pupils proudly rise to meet. Pupils are kind and considerate to one another. They work hard in lessons, are keen to learn and try their best. Positive relationships between staff and pupils, as well as pupils and their peers, underpin the school vision that 'At Birkenshaw Primary School, we care'. Pupils are proud to take on responsibilities. They are keen to demonstrate how they care for their school and for others. The 'care crew' ensures that even at playtimes, no child is on their own or without a friend. Digital leaders and school councillors make improvements to the school and carry out their roles with purpose. These opportunities allow pupils to develop the wider skills of collaboration, teamwork and respect. This helps to prepare them well for their next steps. Pupils achieve well at this school. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as well as those who may have other barriers to their learning. Before moving to secondary school, the majority of pupils are secure in the knowledge they need in English and mathematics. There is an inclusive ethos at this school. Leaders and staff know pupils well. Pupils with SEND make positive progress from their starting points. The school's work on developing wider life skills ensures pupils have additional opportunities to practise basic skills and self-care through enjoyable activities. For example, pupils learn to use kitchen tools safely while preparing fruit pancakes. At other times, they learn how to keep themselves safe, practising road safety. These tasks are interwoven with further opportunities to develop their communication and social skills.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue to develop their strategic oversight of support, including interventions, for pupils with barriers to their learning so that they can successfully review the impact of this work and make more timely adjustments when needed.
- Leaders should further refine quality assurance across all aspects of the school's work so that they can act rapidly to bring about any necessary improvements.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
457 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 71% met the expected standard |
| Drighlington Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| Ryecroft Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Martin
- Phone
- 01274651232
- Address
- Station Lane, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2JE
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107730
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.