Warley Road Primary Academy
93%
Capacity
540
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Warley Road Primary Academy
Warley Road Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Calderdale community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 540 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 578 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Warley Road Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Tindal, it falls under Calderdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6830th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 73 in Calderdale.
Warley Road Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 57 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Warley Road Primary Academy include Playing Fields, Library, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Athletics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Calderdale, Warley Road Primary Academy 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Warley Road, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 3TG |
| Headteacher | Sarah Tindal |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Number of Pupils | 540 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.0% |
| School Capacity | 540 / 578 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6830th of 13,686
Nationally
723rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
33rd of 73
In Calderdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
63%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
98
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Warley Road, Halifax
Calderdale, HX1 3TG
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