Longroyde Primary School

About Longroyde Primary School

Longroyde Primary School sits in the middle of the pack in Calderdale, with 58 per cent of its Year 6 pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in the 2023/24 academic year. That is almost exactly in line with the local authority average of 59 per cent, placing the school 39th out of 73 primary schools in the borough. It is a solid, unflashy performance that reflects a school doing a decent job without topping any tables. The picture becomes more interesting when you look at the higher-standard results: only 2 per cent of pupils achieved the higher benchmark in all three subjects, and just 4 per cent did so in writing. Reading and maths were stronger, with 34 per cent and 26 per cent hitting the higher threshold respectively. The average scores of 105 in reading and 104 in maths are both above the national baseline of 100, suggesting that while the school is not pushing many children to the top tier, most are leaving with a secure grasp of the basics.

Ofsted visited in October 2024 and rated the school Good across the board, with leadership and management, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision all judged Good. The previous inspection in 2019 had also rated the school Good overall, though early years provision was graded as Requires Improvement at that point, so the improvement there is notable. The school's Progress 8 scores are not available in the data, but the KS2 outcomes suggest progress is broadly in line with expectations. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 95 per cent of the 63 respondents would recommend the school, and 97 per cent agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there. The strongest scores came on safety and happiness, with 96 per cent of parents feeling their child is safe and 97 per cent saying their child is happy. The weakest area was communication about how children are doing, where 27 per cent of parents disagreed that the school keeps them informed.

Longroyde is a two-form-entry primary with a nursery, taking children from age 2 to 11. It is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, 64 families applied for 33 places, and all 31 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. The school has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 32 per cent, and it offers a wide range of SEND support, including provision for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Facilities include a sensory room, library, art studios and an ICT suite, and there is a good selection of clubs from coding and science to gardening and film. Sports on offer include netball, football, cricket, gymnastics and dance. This is a school that suits families looking for a well-run, inclusive local primary with strong pastoral care and a broad range of activities, rather than one chasing top academic honours.

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