Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary school in Bradford, Kirklees. Report card, Apr 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 14 April 2026, report published 21 May 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around April 2030
The last inspection was in April 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.5 milesEast Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Report card, Jun 2026: 7 expected
- 1.2 milesDrighlington Primary School
Requires improvement (Jun 2024)
- 1.4 milesRyecroft Primary Academy
Standards maintained (Feb 2025)
- 1.5 milesSt John's CofE Primary School
Outstanding (Nov 2023)
- 1.5 milesSt Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Good (Nov 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.