The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 396
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Crowther (Executive Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
School Street, Greetland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 8JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Vale Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Copley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Ravenscliffe High School
Special school · 1.5km away
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Holywell Green Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Brooksbank School
Secondary · 1.7km away
The Gleddings School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Greetland Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Greetland Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Greetland Academy?
The Greetland Academy currently has 396 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Greetland Academy take?
The Greetland Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Greetland Academy?
The Greetland Academy is in Halifax, HX4 8JB, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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