Details

Age Range4-10 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityKirklees
AddressBirdsedge First School, Penistone Road, HD8 8XR
URN143790

School Census

Total 41
Girls/Boys 19/22
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.3%/53.7%
% pupils where English not first language 0.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 4
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 17.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
21/09/2022 Good
18/12/2018 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 21/09/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 18/12/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications38
As First Preference9
As second preference10
As third preference19
Total Offers Made11
first preference offers9
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications40
As First Preference11
As second preference9
As third preference20
Total Offers Made13
first preference offers11
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications16
As First Preference4
As second preference3
As third preference9
Total Offers Made4
first preference offers4
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications24
As First Preference5
As second preference11
As third preference8
Total Offers Made5
first preference offers5
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.33%
Total Applications22
As First Preference4
As second preference6
As third preference12
Total Offers Made3
first preference offers3
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications29
As First Preference8
As second preference11
As third preference10
Total Offers Made8
first preference offers8
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications42
As First Preference11
As second preference11
As third preference20
Total Offers Made11
first preference offers11
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications42
As First Preference7
As second preference11
As third preference24
Total Offers Made7
first preference offers7
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree88%
agree13%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree88%
agree13%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree69%
agree31%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree13%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable88%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree56%
agree38%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree69%
agree19%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable13%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree56%
agree31%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree69%
agree25%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree50%
agree44%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree69%
agree25%
disagree0%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree75%
agree19%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree69%
agree25%
disagree0%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes94%
no6%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin91.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.2%
white and black african ethnic origin2.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.2%
indian ethnic origin2.2%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin90.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.4%
white and black african ethnic origin2.4%
indian ethnic origin2.4%

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