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Luddenden CofE School

Calderdale, HX2 6PBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Dec 2021
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Luddenden CofE School

Luddenden CofE School is a small Church of England primary in Calderdale that clearly appeals to local families, despite its most recent Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 14 applications for just 9 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.56. All nine first-preference families were offered a place, suggesting that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic choice. The school is notably small, with 111 pupils against a capacity of 262, and a high proportion of pupils — 51.9 per cent — are eligible for free school meals. There is no parent-view survey data available, so it is hard to gauge current parental satisfaction directly, but the oversubscription figures indicate that enough families in the area see it as a strong option for their children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressDene View, Halifax, Calderdale, HX2 6PB
HeadteacherLisa Hoyle
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils111
Free School Meals (FSM)51.9%
School Capacity111 / 262 (42% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Dec 2021
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsNetballCricketRoundersDanceFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirFilm ClubBook ClubDramaChessCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:30-09:00

Source: luddenden-ce.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Luddenden CofE School

Luddenden CofE School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.