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Dean Field Community Primary School

Calderdale, HX2 8DQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#3,893
of 13,686 nationally

About Dean Field Community Primary School

Dean Field Community Primary School sits within Calderdale, a local authority where just seven of 82 primary schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself ranks 21st out of 73 primaries in the borough on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it comfortably in the top third locally. Its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour is Parkinson Lane Community Primary School, 2.9 kilometres away, while the top-performing peers in the area include St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School, All Saints' CofE Primary School and The Greetland Academy. For families weighing up Calderdale options, Dean Field offers a solid, well-regarded alternative to those higher-ranked schools, particularly given its strong recent inspection record and the practical advantages of its community-focused setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCousin Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX2 8DQ
HeadteacherFiona Pether
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils221
Free School Meals (FSM)53.4%
School Capacity221 / 262 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2022
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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, 5 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceFootballCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingChessGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dean Field Community Primary School

Dean Field Community 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.