The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 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
- 180
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 19.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Miss Mollie McCracken (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Knowlwood Road, Shade, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Shade Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shade Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shade Primary School?
Shade Primary School currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shade Primary School take?
Shade Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shade Primary School?
Shade Primary School is in Todmorden, OL14 7PD, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shade Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shade Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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