Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Station Lane, Bradford, BD11 2JE
462 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
8.10% FSM %
244 Boys
218 Girls
About Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Bradford and the surrounding area in Kirklees with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 462 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Rebecca Martin.

Information on Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled 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 Spen Valley
Ward Birstall and Birkenshaw
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075955
URN 107730
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Amanda Mahoney Chair of Governors 16/11/2022 15/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Frost Governor 12/09/2025 12/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Hare Governor 13/07/2022 13/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rebecca Martin Governor 01/09/2012 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Richard McKirgan Governor 11/03/2025 11/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Palmer Governor 13/05/2025 13/05/2029 Elected by parents
Councillor Elizabeth Smaje Governor 01/03/2023 01/03/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Claire Tidgwell Governor 14/09/2023 14/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Richard Wayman Governor 11/03/2025 11/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hilary Woodcock Governor 16/01/2023 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Helen Worsnup Governor 09/10/2024 09/10/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Frequently Asked Questions
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bradford, Kirklees.
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 462 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Rebecca Martin.
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Station Lane, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2JE, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Martin
Station Lane, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2JE
Location
Quick Summary
URN 107730
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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