All Saints' CofE Primary School

About All Saints' CofE Primary School

All Saints' CofE Primary School in Calderdale is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 104 applications for just 31 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.35. Of those applications, 50 were first-preference choices, and all 31 places went to first-preference families. The school is currently at full capacity with 210 pupils, matching its published admission number. While the data doesn't include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the sheer demand for places speaks volumes about the school's reputation in the community. Headteacher Lauren Watson leads a Church of England primary that has clearly built strong trust with parents, who are evidently keen to secure a spot for their children.

Academically, All Saints' performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Calderdale average of 59%. This places the school 3rd out of 73 primary schools in the local authority, and 2nd when ranked against similar schools in the area. Reading scores are particularly strong, with an average scaled score of 108 and 52% of pupils achieving the higher standard. Maths also impresses, with an average score of 106 and 28% reaching the higher threshold. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023 awarded Outstanding across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a significant improvement from its previous 2009 inspection, which was also Outstanding but had weaker early years provision.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a Forest School, sensory room, ICT suite, sports hall, playing fields and a chapel. Sports provision covers rounders, athletics, cross country and cricket, while clubs include choir, art, gardening, science, eco and book club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school supports six categories of SEND, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character, though the data doesn't specify admission criteria. With its strong academic outcomes, high demand and broad enrichment offer, All Saints' is well-suited to families who prioritise both solid results and a varied school experience within a faith-based setting.

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