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Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge

Calderdale, HX6 2BJPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,633
of 13,686 nationally

About Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge

If you are looking for a school where parents are actively choosing to send their children, Christ Church CofE VA Junior School in Sowerby Bridge is a strong contender. The school is significantly oversubscribed, with a capacity of 150 pupils but only 84 on the roll, suggesting that families are keen to secure a place here. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the oversubscription ratio is a clear signal of its popularity within the local community. This is a Church of England junior school for children aged 7 to 11, and it has a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 41.7%, reflecting the diverse socioeconomic background of the families it serves. The headteacher is Alison Embleton, who leads a small, close-knit school environment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPark Road, Christ Church Ce (Va) Junior School, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 2BJ
HeadteacherAlison Embleton
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils84
Free School Meals (FSM)41.7%
School Capacity84 / 150 (56% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (1 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingTennisDanceCross CountryCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubDramaFilm ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:25-18:00

Source: christchurchjuniors.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.