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Tuel Lane Infant School

Calderdale, HX6 2NDPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Tuel Lane Infant School

Ofsted's Parent View responses, gathered from 25 families between September 2024 and September 2025, show that 72% would recommend Tuel Lane Infant School to other parents. That's a solid majority, though it leaves over a quarter who wouldn't, which is worth noting. The school is genuinely popular locally: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 34 applications for just 22 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.55, with all 20 first-preference families offered a spot. On individual questions, the picture is mixed. 92% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 84% felt their child does well. However, only 40% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, with an equal 24% disagreeing. On behaviour, 76% agreed the school ensures good conduct, but 16% strongly disagreed. The school's nursery provision means children can start at age three, and with a capacity of 120 and only 72 pupils currently enrolled, there is room for growth.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClay Street, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 2ND
HeadteacherAlison Embleton
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils72
Free School Meals (FSM)23.1%
School Capacity72 / 120 (60% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 25 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallICT SuiteLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCross CountryCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubFilm ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Tuel Lane Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.