The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 63
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 15.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Miss Alison Embleton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Berry Moor Road, Norland, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3RN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCompass Community School Willow Park
Independent · 1.3km away
Bolton Brow Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
New Road Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
Primary · 1.4km away
Tuel Lane Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Sowerby Bridge High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Trinity Academy Grammar
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Norland CE School's Ofsted rating?
Norland CE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norland CE School?
Norland CE School currently has 63 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norland CE School take?
Norland CE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norland CE School?
Norland CE School is in Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3RN, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norland CE School have a sixth form?
No, Norland CE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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