Is St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 22nd of 81 primary schools in Calderdale. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 83% of pupils at St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I 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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St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School

Mill Bank, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, HX6 3EJ

Local ranking22nd of 81 primary schools in Calderdale

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 83.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 92.0%
Writing (Expected): 92.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 92.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 110.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 12

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 70
Boys: 34 (56%)
Girls: 27 (44%)
Capacity: 105 (58% full)
SEND: 21.4%
FSM Eligible: 8.6%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 20.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Budget per Pupil: £9,569/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.0% 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: 96.5%
Mixed Other: 3.5%

96.5%

White British

3.5%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01422823353

head@st-marys.calderdale.sch.uk

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Mill Bank

Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107538
UKPRN: 10068637
Establishment No.: 3011

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