Scout Road Academy
90%
Capacity
101
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Scout Road Academy
Scout Road Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Calderdale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 101 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 112 places).
Ofsted has rated Scout Road Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gina Blagbrough, it falls under Calderdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2160th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 73 in Calderdale.
Scout Road Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 16 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Scout Road Academy include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Athletics, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Gardening, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Calderdale, Scout Road Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Scout Road, Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, HX7 5JR |
| Headteacher | Gina Blagbrough |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Number of Pupils | 101 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.9% |
| School Capacity | 101 / 112 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Aug 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2160th of 13,686
Nationally
205th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
8th of 73
In Calderdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Scout Road, Hebden Bridge
Calderdale, HX7 5JR
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