The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp 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)
102
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 350
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mrs Emmeline Ford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Albert Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Halifax Academy
All-through · Grammar · 491m away
Broadwood School
Independent · 720m away
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Primary · 833m away
Warley Road Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Augustine's CofE School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lee Mount Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Warley Town School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School currently has 350 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School take?
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School is in Halifax, HX2 0QD, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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