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Warley Road Primary Academy

Warley Road Primary Academy

Calderdale, HX1 3TGPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWarley Road, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 3TG
HeadteacherSarah Tindal
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils540
Free School Meals (FSM)32.0%
School Capacity540 / 578 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jun 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (8 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

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

Top 50%

723rd of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 50%

33rd of 73

In Calderdale

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

63%

Expected Standard

11%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:67%
Higher:16%
Writing
Expected:79%
Higher:16%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:77%
Higher:35%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -4%

'22/23

67%

'23/24

63%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsLibraryForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersNetballAthleticsSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

57

Applications

98

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Warley Road Primary Academy

Warley Road Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01422353724www.warleyroad.co.uk

Warley Road, Halifax

Calderdale, HX1 3TG

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Warley Road, Halifax

Calderdale, HX1 3TG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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