St Augustine's CofE School
85%
Capacity
158
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Augustine's CofE School
St Augustine's CofE School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Calderdale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 158 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 186 places).
Ofsted has rated St Augustine's CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ruth E Lee, it falls under Calderdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 26% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13430th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 70th out of 73 in Calderdale.
St Augustine's CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 7 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Augustine's CofE School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Swimming, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 64.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Calderdale, St Augustine's CofE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hanson Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 5PG |
| Headteacher | Ruth E Lee |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Number of Pupils | 158 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 64.6% |
| School Capacity | 158 / 186 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (26%)
13430th of 13,686
Nationally
1484th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
70th of 73
In Calderdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
26%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
26%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
18
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hanson Lane, Halifax
Calderdale, HX1 5PG
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