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Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Bradford, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 462 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

462

Pupils

420

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by Kirklees and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 462 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Station Lane, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2JE
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8.1% of pupils
DfE URN
107730

Other Primary Schools in Bradford

If Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bradford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Is Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 462 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Bradford, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.