The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 59
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 8.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mr Phil Simpson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Smithy Lane, Colden, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7HW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Colden Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Colden Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colden Junior and Infant School?
Colden Junior and Infant School currently has 59 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colden Junior and Infant School take?
Colden Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Colden Junior and Infant School?
Colden Junior and Infant School is in Hebden Bridge, HX7 7HW, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colden Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Colden Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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