Birdsedge First School

A good academy converter school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Birdsedge First School.

Huddersfield, HD88XR Ofsted: Good Age 4-10 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 September 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road
Birdsedge
Huddersfield, HD88XR

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143790
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, HD8 8XR
Age range
4-10
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
90 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
45
Free School Meals
6.7% (3 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.7% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.6 (8.9 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
3 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
6
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
45 pupils
4-10

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Brilliance Excellence Success Trust

Birdsedge First School has strong links with local Church and other Community groups.

Head Teacher's Message

Birdsedge First School is a small village school with a caring, nurturing, child-centred ethos, strong community links and a family feel; it operates three classes and has in-house Resource Provision to support pupils with additional needs; the school joined The Mast Academy Trust in 2016.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Rounders Football Cycling event Cross country Indoor Multi-skills

Facilities

Forest School provision Outdoor learning area Large games field Three classrooms In-house Resource Provision rooms: The Den and The Snug and The Snakes

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Onsite Breakfast Club and After School Club offering flexible care every weekday; Holiday Club available. Forest Friends Out of School Club provides care from 7:30am until the start of school for Breakfast Club and from 3:30pm to 6pm for After School Club.

SEND Provision

The Den provides a provision to support and develop Communication and Interaction needs, whilst The Snug is a pastoral provision to support those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

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