The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 399
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 6.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Adelle Hustler Kate Dunkley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8SH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCliffe Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 892m away
Hipperholme Grammar School
Independent · 958m away
Trinity Academy St Chad's
Primary · 1.2km away
Brighouse High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Shirley Manor Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lightcliffe C of E Primary School?
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School currently has 399 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lightcliffe C of E Primary School take?
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lightcliffe C of E Primary School?
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School is in Halifax, HX3 8SH, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lightcliffe C of E Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lightcliffe C of E Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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