Schools

Schools in Birkenshaw

There are 7 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Birkenshaw: 5 primary, 2 secondary. 86% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 84% across Kirklees. Among the best results: Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School.

BD11, Kirklees · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Birkenshaw

7schools and nurseries

86%good or betterKirklees: 84%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary · 457 pupils · 0.2 miles Report card May 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 6
East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary · 204 pupils · 0.55 miles Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in every area
BBG Academy Secondary · 1049 pupils · 0.6 miles School remains Good (2022)
Tong Leadership Academy Secondary · 799 pupils · 0.9 miles Good (2023)
Drighlington Primary School Primary · 396 pupils · 1.2 miles Requires improvement (2024)
St John's CofE Primary School Primary · 469 pupils · 1.4 miles Outstanding (2024)
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Primary · 234 pupils · 1.5 miles Good (2024)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionMon 7 Sept0.55 miles

East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, BD4 6PH
School inspectionThu 21 May0.2 miles

Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, BD11 2JE

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Birkenshaw	7	86%
Tong Street	3	100%
Gomersal	12	92%
Drighlington	6	67%
Adwalton	7	71%
Holmewood	4	50%

See every Kirklees school on the Kirklees schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Birkenshaw?

7 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Birkenshaw.

Are the schools in Birkenshaw good?

86% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 84% across Kirklees.