The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 84
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 41.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Miss Alison Embleton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Road, Christ Church Ce (Va) Junior School, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Independent · Very close
Sowerby Bridge High School
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Secondary · 321m away
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Warley Town School
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Warley Road Primary Academy
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New Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge?
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge take?
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge?
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge is in Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2BJ, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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