The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 17.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Kelesidis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCompass Community School Willow Park
Independent · Very close
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
Primary · 373m away
Sowerby Bridge High School
Secondary · 692m away
Trinity Academy Grammar
Secondary · 692m away
Warley Road Primary Academy
Primary · 859m away
Tuel Lane Infant School
Primary · 905m away
Norland CE School
Primary · 1.3km away
Warley Town School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bolton Brow Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bolton Brow Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bolton Brow Primary Academy?
Bolton Brow Primary Academy currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bolton Brow Primary Academy take?
Bolton Brow Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bolton Brow Primary Academy?
Bolton Brow Primary Academy is in Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2BA, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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