Warley Town School
96%
Capacity
131
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Warley Town School
Warley Town School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Calderdale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 131 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 137 places).
Ofsted has rated Warley Town School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jenny Stott, it falls under Calderdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8410th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 73 in Calderdale.
Warley Town School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 20 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 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 Warley Town School include Forest School, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Tennis, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Art Club, Gardening, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Calderdale, Warley Town 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Dark Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX2 7QD |
| Headteacher | Jenny Stott |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Number of Pupils | 131 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.9% |
| School Capacity | 131 / 137 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8410th of 13,686
Nationally
891st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
40th of 73
In Calderdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
58%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
61
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dark Lane, Halifax
Calderdale, HX2 7QD
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