The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 554
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 34.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mr Gulfaraz Ahmed (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parkinson Lane, Parkinson Lane Community Primary School, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3XL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCalderdale College
16 plus · Very close
Savile Park Primary School
Primary · 476m away
Beacon Lights Schools
Independent · 530m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 578m away
The Crossley Heath School
Secondary · 651m away
Warley Road Primary Academy
Primary · 781m away
St Augustine's CofE School
Primary · 962m away
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parkinson Lane Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkinson Lane Community Primary School?
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School currently has 554 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkinson Lane Community Primary School take?
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkinson Lane Community Primary School?
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is in Halifax, HX1 3XL, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkinson Lane Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parkinson Lane Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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