--- url: "https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/" school: "Birdsedge First School" --- ## Welcome to Birdsedge First School Proud to be part of the Mast Academy Trust ## Our School We are delighted that you have taken the time to have a look at our website and to find out about our school. Birdsedge is a small, rural school on the outskirts of Huddersfield. The school is set in a beautiful location, surrounded by the rolling hills and woodland scenery of the Upper Dearne Valley. We are located in the village of Birdsedge and we are an active part of the local community, with strong links with local Church and other Community groups. ***Headteacher Miss Donna Barker*** [welcome](https://birdsedgefirst.org/our-school/welcome) ![](https://files.schudio.com/birdsedge-first-school/images/people/Head_Shot_2023.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/birdsedge-first-school/images/blocks/Birdsedge_BEST_Logo_(1).png) ## About our School We want give our children **Brilliance** in their knowledge through a broad and balanced curriculum. We aim to provide **Excellence** in every child’s education by making sure lessons are consistent and use strong and high quality teaching. Through both of these aspects we hope that children will enjoy ‘learning to learn’ through developing basic skills, knowledge, concepts and values through discreet subjects. We also hope children develop curiosity, enquiry, resilience and an openness to new ideas. We want all children to be **Success**ful in their wider lives both now and in the future due to the knowledge, skills and experiences we give them. Ultimately, we want all of this to happen in a safe, positive and inclusive school culture where every child feels safe and happy through the **Trust** we have in each other. [our-school-vision-and-aims](https://birdsedgefirst.org/our-school/our-school-vision-and-aims) ![](https://files.schudio.com/birdsedge-first-school/imagecache/720x440c/menu/FiUa7HUXwAAlHgg_(1).jpeg) ### Welcome [welcome](https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/our-school/welcome) ![](https://files.schudio.com/birdsedge-first-school/imagecache/720x440c/menu/360_F_374849081_sou5wJtrl5bcYbmo5YMS10bWPcYc5Kln_(1).jpeg) ### Prospectus [school-prospectus](https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/parents/school-prospectus) ![](https://files.schudio.com/birdsedge-first-school/imagecache/720x440c/menu/istockphoto-1323715308-612x612_(1).jpeg) ### Term Dates [termdates](https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/termdates) ![](https://files.schudio.com/birdsedge-first-school/imagecache/720x440c/menu/school-stock-pic_(1).jpeg) ### Ofsted [ofsted](https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/statutory-information/ofsted) ![](https://files.schudio.com/birdsedge-first-school/imagecache/720x440c/menu/230216122401-02-middle-schoolers-stock-classroom_(1).jpeg) ### Newsletters [letters](https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/parents/letters) ![](https://files.schudio.com/birdsedge-first-school/imagecache/720x440c/menu/istockphoto-1470160123-612x612_(1).jpeg) ### Safeguarding [safeguarding](https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/statutory-information/safeguarding) ## The Mast Trust At The Mast we want staff to feel happy and to achieve their ambitions; to inspire our children to learn and grow; to collaborate for the good of all our children and staff. We very much value our employees, we celebrate their individuality and invest in them, recognising that we are a team that achieves together. [View All Vacancies](https://themast.co.uk/job-vacancies) ## Latest News ![Image of Open Evening September 2026](https://files.schudio.com/birdsedge-first-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/Open_Evening_Birdsedge.png) 21 July 2026 ### [Open Evening September 2026](https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/news/2026-07-21-open-evening-september-2026) ![Image of Tree Tots Every Tuesday 9:15am - 10:15am](https://files.schudio.com/birdsedge-first-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/Tree_Tots_September_2025(1).png) 16 October 2025 ### [Tree Tots Every Tuesday 9:15am - 10:15am](https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/news/2025-10-16-tree-tots-every-tuesday-9-15am-10-15am) [View All News](https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/news) ![Birdsedge First School](https://files.schudio.com/birdsedge-first-school/images/logo/Screenshot_2023-11-21_at_13.17.03.png) Penistone Road Birdsedge, Huddersfield UK HD8 8XR [01484 605441](tel:01484605441) ## Useful Links: [Term Dates](https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/termdates) [Curriculum](https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/curriculum) [Policies](https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/our-school/policies) © Copyright 2020–2026 Birdsedge First School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.birdsedgefirst.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)