Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School, based in Kirkburton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 10. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School currently has around 120 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 18.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Hill, Kirkburton, HD8 0SG |
| Website: | www.kirkburtonfirst.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01484609190 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Will Adams |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107745 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/01/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 10 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 144 |
| Number of Pupils: | 120 |
| Number of Boys: | 58 |
| Number of Girls: | 62 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.00% | 96 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.70% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 3.30% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 4 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 2 |
| African | 0.80% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School School Hill , HD8 0SG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highburton Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Northfield Lane , Highburton HD8 0QT | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highburton CofE First Academy Northfield Lane , Highburton HD8 0QT | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley First School School Terrace , Far Bank HD8 8HU | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley First School School Terrace , Far Bank HD8 8HU | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkburton Middle School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | - not rated | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkburton Middle School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lepton Middle School Rowley Lane , Lepton HD8 0JD | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnshaws School Turnshaws Avenue , Kirkburton HD8 0TJ | - not rated | 516 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.