Copley Primary School
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
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jul 2024Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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