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Siddal Primary School

Calderdale, HX3 9DLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#12,935
of 13,686 nationally

About Siddal Primary School

Siddal Primary School in Calderdale has a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a significant step up from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2019. The school’s academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 year, which show a mixed picture. While 36% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, this is well below the Calderdale local authority average of 59%. The school ranks 66th out of 73 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the bottom 50% nationally. However, individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story: 68% of pupils reached the expected level in reading, with an average score of 103, and 75% did so in writing. Maths was weaker, with only 50% at the expected standard and an average score of 98. No pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBackhold Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 9DL
HeadteacherLucy Aaron
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils187
Free School Meals (FSM)44.4%
School Capacity187 / 236 (79% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Sept 2023
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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, 19 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubDramaBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Siddal 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.