The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
1% 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 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 174
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 13.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Ms Emma Earner Esther Logue (Headteachers)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rochdale Road, Walsden, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 6RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School?
Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School take?
Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School?
Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School is in Todmorden, OL14 6RN, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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