The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
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
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 37 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 21.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mr Robert Cook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
December 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Stainland Road, Holywell Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 9AE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBowling Green Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
The Greetland Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
The Brooksbank School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
West Vale Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Moorlands Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Compass Community School North
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holywell Green Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holywell Green Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holywell Green Primary School?
Holywell Green Primary School currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holywell Green Primary School take?
Holywell Green Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holywell Green Primary School?
Holywell Green Primary School is in Halifax, HX4 9AE, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holywell Green Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holywell Green Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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