The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (159% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp 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)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Carolyn Greenwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6AU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLuddenden CofE School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wood Bank School
Special school · 1.2km away
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Primary · 1.4km away
Ryburn Valley High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Warley Town School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
New Road Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Tuel Lane Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Luddendenfoot Academy's Ofsted rating?
Luddendenfoot Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Luddendenfoot Academy?
Luddendenfoot Academy currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Luddendenfoot Academy take?
Luddendenfoot Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Luddendenfoot Academy?
Luddendenfoot Academy is in Halifax, HX2 6AU, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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