Is Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 7 December 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 71st of 81 primary schools in Calderdale. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 52% of pupils at Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School

Sandbeds Road, Pellon, Halifax, HX2 0QQ

Local ranking71st of 81 primary schools in Calderdale

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 December 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 52.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 64.0%
Writing (Expected): 56.0%
Maths (Expected): 60.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 48.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 98.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 99.0
Cohort Size: 25

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 162
Boys: 81 (51%)
Girls: 78 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (76% full)
SEND: 43.8%
FSM Eligible: 61.1%
EAL: 19.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 13.0%
SEN Support: 30.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £9,916/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.4%
Asian Other: 5.3%
White Other: 4.0%
Mixed Other: 4.0%
Asian Indian: 3.3%
Black African: 3.3%
Other: 3.3%
Asian Pakistani: 2.6%

72.4%

White British

5.3%

Asian Other

4.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01422350792

head@christchurch-pellon.calderdale.sch.uk

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Sandbeds Road

Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107535
UKPRN: 10068639
Establishment No.: 3001

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