Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy
77%
Capacity
138
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy
Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kirklees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 138 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Lynsey Blackburn, it falls under Kirklees local authority.
Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 30 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy include Music Rooms, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Gymnastics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Gardening, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kirklees, Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Berry Brow I & N School, Birch Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 7LP |
| Headteacher | Lynsey Blackburn |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 138 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.9% |
| School Capacity | 138 / 180 (77% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Berry Brow I & N School, Birch Road, Huddersfield
Kirklees, HD4 7LP
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