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Copley Primary School

Calderdale, HX3 0TPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#5,647
of 13,686 nationally

About Copley Primary School

Copley Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary for ages 4 to 11, located in the Calderdale local authority in Yorkshire and the Humber. It sits within a competitive local landscape where the top-performing peers include St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School, All Saints' CofE Primary School, and The Greetland Academy. Copley itself ranks 28th out of 73 primary schools in Calderdale, placing it in the top 40% locally and the top 50% nationally. The school is led by headteacher Sarah Hemingway and has a non-religious character. It is a relatively small school, with 312 pupils on roll against a capacity of 315, and 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. The school does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, and it is not a boarding school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWakefield Road, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 0TP
HeadteacherSarah Hemingway
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils312
Free School Meals (FSM)9.3%
School Capacity312 / 315 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsForest SchoolSensory RoomLibraryArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingGymnasticsCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChoirCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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Copley Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.