The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 84
- Capacity
- 46%
- FSM
- 46.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Crowther
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Stainland Road, West Vale, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 8LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 497m away
Compass Community School North
Independent · 652m away
The Brooksbank School
Secondary · 799m away
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 965m away
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Greetland Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Park Lane Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend West Vale Academy?
West Vale Academy currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Vale Academy take?
West Vale Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Vale Academy?
West Vale Academy is in Halifax, HX4 8LS, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Vale Academy have a sixth form?
No, West Vale Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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