The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 345
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 28.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mrs Helen York (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Withinfields, Southowram, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 9QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStafford Hall School
Independent · 1.6km away
The Elms
Independent · 1.6km away
Salterhebble Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Park Lane Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Trinity Academy St Chad's
Primary · 2.2km away
Hipperholme Grammar School
Independent · 2.2km away
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Withinfields Primary School?
Withinfields Primary School currently has 345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Withinfields Primary School take?
Withinfields Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Withinfields Primary School?
Withinfields Primary School is in Halifax, HX3 9QJ, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Withinfields Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Withinfields Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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