Is St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 6 December 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 19th of 81 primary schools in Calderdale. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 68% of pupils at St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior 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 Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School

Waterloo Road, Brighouse, HD6 2AN

Local ranking19th of 81 primary schools in Calderdale

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 December 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 68.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 12.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 75.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 65

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 234
Boys: 114 (51%)
Girls: 110 (49%)
Capacity: 240 (93% full)
SEND: 21.8%
FSM Eligible: 31.2%
EAL: 2.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.1%
SEN Support: 16.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 27.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,028/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided 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: 90.6%
White Other: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.4%
Asian Indian: 0.4%
Asian Pakistani: 0.4%

90.6%

White British

2.1%

White Other

2.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01484712895

head@standrews.calderdale.sch.uk

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Waterloo Road

Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107547
UKPRN: 10069836
Establishment No.: 3314

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