The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 287
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 27.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jenna Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Swires Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCalderdale College
16 plus · 413m away
Beacon Lights Schools
Independent · 431m away
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 578m away
Savile Park Primary School
Primary · 636m away
Beech Hill School
Primary · 887m away
The Crossley Heath School
Secondary · 924m away
St Augustine's CofE School
Primary · 939m away
Warley Road Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy currently has 287 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy is in Halifax, HX1 2ER, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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