The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 37% 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
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
20% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 174
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 37.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Harwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Ryburn Valley High School
Secondary · 947m away
Sowerby Bridge High School
Secondary · 992m away
Trinity Academy Grammar
Secondary · 992m away
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Primary · 1.2km away
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
Primary · 1.2km away
Compass Community School Willow Park
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is New Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
New Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New Road Primary School?
New Road Primary School currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Road Primary School take?
New Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is New Road Primary School?
New Road Primary School is in Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DY, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, New Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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