Birkby Junior School Catchment Area
Birkby Junior School is a community primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 586 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7–11
Age range
586
Pupils
600
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Birkby Junior School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Birkby Junior 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.
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.
Find Kirklees catchment area documents →Birkby Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Mead Street, Fartown, Huddersfield, HD1 6HE
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 39.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 107626
Other Primary Schools in Huddersfield
If Birkby Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.
Birkby Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · HD1 5HQ
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Foundation school · HD1 4JJ
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · HD5 9NT
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Catchment Area
Foundation school · HD3 4QT
Ashbrow School Catchment Area
Community school · HD2 1EX
Clough Head Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · HD7 4NW
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Frequently Asked Questions — Birkby Junior School
Is Birkby Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Birkby Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Birkby Junior School? ▾
Admission to Birkby Junior 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 Junior School cover? ▾
Birkby Junior School is a primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Birkby Junior School? ▾
Birkby Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.