Open State Primary Mixed

Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Blacker Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5HQ
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Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Huddersfield, HD1 5HQ
491 Pupils
510 Capacity
3–7 Age Range
33.70% FSM %
257 Boys
234 Girls
About Birkby Infant and Nursery School

Birkby Infant and Nursery School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Huddersfield, Kirklees, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–7 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 491 pupils on roll. School capacity: 510. Current headteacher: Paula Manser.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kirklees
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency Huddersfield
Ward Greenhead
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070900
URN 107601
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Pat Holderness Chair of Governors 18/10/2023 17/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Madia Ahmed Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Amar Ali Governor 23/09/2024 22/09/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Graham Bickerdike Governor 23/12/2025 22/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Deering Governor 11/12/2020 02/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lesley Devlin Governor 01/07/2020 06/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bryn Llewelyn Governor 04/11/2025 03/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Macduff Governor 14/10/2025 13/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Keith Massett Governor 11/01/2022 17/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pamela Smith Governor 02/12/2020 17/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Wallis Governor 14/10/2025 13/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mel Wattley Governor 17/12/2024 17/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Brambles Primary Academy
0.45 km • Huddersfield
Other
Birkby Junior School
0.62 km • Huddersfield
Other
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
0.63 km • Huddersfield
Other
The Mount School
0.86 km • Huddersfield
Other
Barraclough Hall School
0.94 km • Huddersfield
Other
ES Independent School Kirklees
1.05 km •
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Birkby Infant and Nursery School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Huddersfield, Kirklees.
Birkby Infant and Nursery School has 491 pupils, with a capacity of 510.
Birkby Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7.
The Headteacher at Birkby Infant and Nursery School is Mrs Paula Manser.
Birkby Infant and Nursery School is at Blacker Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD1 5HQ, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Birkby Infant and Nursery School: Does not have a sixth form.
Birkby Infant and Nursery School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Paula Manser
Blacker Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD1 5HQ
01484223969
www.birkbyinf.com
Location
HD1 5HQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 107601
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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