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West Vale Academy

Calderdale, HX4 8LSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2026
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2698 of 13,686 nationally

About West Vale Academy

West Vale Academy is a small Calderdale primary that punches well above the local average in its core academic metrics. The school’s percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 75%, comfortably ahead of the Calderdale local authority average of 59%. That gap of 16 percentage points is significant for a state primary, and it places West Vale in the top 25% of schools nationally for this measure. In the local authority ranking, the school comes 14th out of 73 primaries, putting it in the top quintile for Calderdale. Given that the school has a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 46.4%, these results are particularly striking and suggest that the school is effective at supporting pupils from a range of backgrounds.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressStainland Road, Halifax, Calderdale, HX4 8LS
HeadteacherHelen Crowther
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils84
Free School Meals (FSM)46.4%
School Capacity84 / 182 (46% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosGymnasiumMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketTennisDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessScience ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Vale Academy

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