Woodhouse Primary School

About Woodhouse Primary School

Woodhouse Primary School in Calderdale is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has capacity for 420 children and currently has 417 on roll, so it is essentially full. Its popularity is underscored by the admission data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 101 applications for just 52 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of nearly two applicants per place. Of those, 50 were first-preference applications, and exactly 50 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put it first got a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.2%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Anne Crane.

Academically, Woodhouse performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Calderdale average of just 59%. This places the school 6th out of 73 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 25% nationally. Reading and maths both achieved an average scaled score of 107, and 40% of pupils reached the higher standard in each of those subjects. Writing and the combined higher standard were lower, at 8%. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, a graded visit in 2021, rated it Good overall, with Good marks across all five categories including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership. An ungraded inspection in February 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained.

The school offers a range of facilities including playing fields, music rooms, a forest school, a sensory room and a chapel. Sports on offer include gymnastics, football, athletics, cross country, dance and tennis, while clubs include eco club, coding, drama and choir. For children with additional needs, the school provides support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent View responses from 103 parents between September 2024 and September 2025 were overwhelmingly positive: 96% would recommend the school, and strong majorities agreed their child is happy, feels safe, and that the school has high expectations. This is a school that suits families who value strong academic outcomes within a well-subscribed, community-focused setting.

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