The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 48% 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 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
- 302
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 48%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Collyer
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Battinson Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 4RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Augustine's CofE School
Primary · 543m away
The Halifax Academy
All-through · Grammar · 625m away
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 746m away
Lee Mount Academy
Primary · 790m away
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 833m away
Beacon Lights Schools
Independent · 924m away
Calderdale College
16 plus · 1.0km away
Beech Hill School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mount Pellon Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mount Pellon Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mount Pellon Primary Academy?
Mount Pellon Primary Academy currently has 302 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mount Pellon Primary Academy take?
Mount Pellon Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mount Pellon Primary Academy?
Mount Pellon Primary Academy is in Halifax, HX1 4RG, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mount Pellon Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Mount Pellon Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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