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Birkby Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Birkby Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 491 pupils, and a capacity of 510 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–7

Age range

491

Pupils

510

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Birkby Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Birkby Infant and Nursery School is set by Kirklees and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Birkby Infant and Nursery School — School Information

Full address
Blacker Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD1 5HQ
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–7 years
Free school meals
33.7% of pupils
DfE URN
107601

Other Primary Schools in Huddersfield

If Birkby Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Is Birkby Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Birkby Infant and Nursery School is operating close to its capacity of 510 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Birkby Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Birkby Infant and Nursery School is managed by Kirklees. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Birkby Infant and Nursery School cover?

Birkby Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Birkby Infant and Nursery School?

Birkby Infant and Nursery School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.