St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
88%
Capacity
159
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Calderdale community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 159 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Palmer, it falls under Calderdale local authority.
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 53 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Cricket, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Calderdale, St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School 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 | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse, Calderdale, HD6 2HH |
| Headteacher | Catherine Palmer |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Number of Pupils | 159 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.4% |
| School Capacity | 159 / 180 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
101
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse
Calderdale, HD6 2HH
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