The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 40 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 59.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Oliver Harper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Furness Place, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDean Field Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Moorside Community Primary School
Primary · 697m away
Ash Green Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Broadwood School
Independent · 1.2km away
Abbey Park Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
The Whitley AP Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lee Mount Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Halifax, HX2 8JY, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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