Mount Pellon Primary Academy
About Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Mount Pellon Primary Academy sits in Calderdale, one of 73 primary schools in the local authority, and ranks 44th among them. That places it in the bottom half of the LA table, though it’s worth noting that the three top-performing peers nearby — St Mary’s CofE (VC) J and I School, All Saints’ CofE Primary School, and The Greetland Academy — all score considerably higher on the same ranking metric. The school is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It has no religious character and is led by headteacher Ruth Collyer. Of the 302 pupils on roll, 48 per cent are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and gives a clear sense of the community it serves. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Parkinson Lane Community Primary School, just 1.1 kilometres away.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 50 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, 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
17 Apr 2024Latest monitoring visit (17 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
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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