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St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School

Calderdale, HX6 3EJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
92%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#178 of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School

St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School is a small Church of England primary in Calderdale, with 70 pupils against a capacity of 105, meaning it runs well below its physical limit. That spare space doesn't tell the full story, though: for 2025/26 admissions, the school received 20 applications for just 4 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 5 to 1. All four first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the sheer volume of demand suggests a school that local families are actively targeting. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 8.6%, notably lower than the national average for primary schools, which typically hovers around 23-24%. That intake profile, combined with the oversubscription, points to a school drawing from a relatively advantaged catchment area where parents are keen to secure a place.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMill Bank, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 3EJ
HeadteacherYvette Sullivan
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils70
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity70 / 105 (67% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSensory RoomICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingRoundersFootballAthleticsCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaScience ClubBook ClubChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: st-marys.calderdale.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.