Birdsedge First School

About Birdsedge First School

Birdsedge First School is a small, rural school on the outskirts of Huddersfield. It has a caring, nurturing, child-centred ethos and a real family feel. The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum and aims to provide excellence in every child's education.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Miss Donna Barker

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

2.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 4

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Helen W

Parent Jun 1, 2023

5.0

"A School that Truly Cares"

We were so grateful to have our child at Birdsedge First School. The school's values and ethos really shine through in the way the staff treat the children with kindness and respect. We couldn't recommend it highly enough!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie J

Parent Feb 10, 2023

5.0

"An Amazing Small School"

We've been thoroughly impressed with Birdsedge First School. The teachers are lovely, the facilities are excellent and the Forest School provision is a bonus! My child has settled in well and is thriving.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James B

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"A School with a Heart of Gold"

Birdsedge First School has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff are so caring and supportive. Our child loves the outdoor learning areas and the extra-curricular activities on offer.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel M

Parent Mar 22, 2022

5.0

"A Great School with Room for Improvement"

We're really happy with the progress our child has made at Birdsedge First School. The curriculum is engaging and the teachers are passionate about their subjects. However, we feel that the school could do better in terms of communication with parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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