Compare Birkby Infant and Nursery School and Emley First School and Scissett Church of England Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Birkby Infant and Nursery School (Primary) in Huddersfield; Emley First School (Primary) in Huddersfield; Scissett Church of England Academy (Primary) in Huddersfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Birkby Infant and Nursery School, Emley First School and Scissett Church of England Academy. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Birkby Infant and Nursery School), published Dec 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for Emley First School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 800, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–30–35%; all within the Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Birkby Infant and Nursery School HD1 5HQ	Emley First School HD8 9RT	Scissett Church of England Academy HD8 9HR
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 5HQ	Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9RT	Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9HR
Latest Ofsted	1 16 Dec 2018	1 12 May 2024	1 6 May 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	360	150	186
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Kirklees (382)	Kirklees (382)	Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust
Website	www.birkbyinf.com	www.emleyschool.co.uk	www.scissettceacademy.org
Telephone	01484223969	01924326802	01484861488
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Birkby Infant and Nursery School

HD1 5HQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 5HQ
Ofsted: 1 16 Dec 2018
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kirklees (382)
Website: www.birkbyinf.com
Telephone: 01484223969

Emley First School

HD8 9RT

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 9RT
Ofsted: 1 12 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kirklees (382)
Website: www.emleyschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01924326802

Scissett Church of England Academy

HD8 9HR

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 9HR
Ofsted: 1 6 May 2014
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.scissettceacademy.org
Telephone: 01484861488

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.