The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 226
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 45.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Natasha Searby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Keighley Close, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Whitley AP Academy
Academy · 708m away
The North Halifax Grammar School
Secondary · 869m away
Ash Green Community Primary School
Primary · 995m away
Trinity Academy Halifax
Secondary · 1.3km away
Moorside Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Bradshaw Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Dean Field Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abbey Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Abbey Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbey Park Academy?
Abbey Park Academy currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbey Park Academy take?
Abbey Park Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Abbey Park Academy?
Abbey Park Academy is in Halifax, HX2 9DG, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbey Park Academy have a sixth form?
No, Abbey Park Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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