The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 448
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mrs Jane Scardifield (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
School inspection
January 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Baxter Lane, Northowram, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSalterlee Primary School
Primary · 591m away
Shelf Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hipperholme Grammar School
Independent · 1.9km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School
Primary · 2.3km away
Trinity Academy Akroydon
Primary · 2.3km away
Norset House
Independent · 2.3km away
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Northowram Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Northowram Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northowram Primary School?
Northowram Primary School currently has 448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northowram Primary School take?
Northowram Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northowram Primary School?
Northowram Primary School is in Halifax, HX3 7EF, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northowram Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Northowram Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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