The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 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 sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 221
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 53.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- THE FAMILY OF LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Pether
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cousin Lane, Ovenden, Halifax, HX2 8DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Moorside Community Primary School
Primary · 683m away
Broadwood School
Independent · 1.2km away
Ash Green Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Abbey Park Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Lee Mount Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
The Whitley AP Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dean Field Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dean Field Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dean Field Community Primary School?
Dean Field Community Primary School currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dean Field Community Primary School take?
Dean Field Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dean Field Community Primary School?
Dean Field Community Primary School is in Halifax, HX2 8DQ, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dean Field Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dean Field Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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