Is Barkisland CofE VA Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 November 2019. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 52nd of 81 primary schools in Calderdale. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Barkisland CofE VA Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 76% of pupils at Barkisland CofE VA Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Barkisland CofE VA Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Barkisland CofE VA 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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Barkisland CofE VA Primary School

Scammonden Road, Barkisland, Halifax, HX4 0BD

Local ranking52nd of 81 primary schools in Calderdale

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 November 2019.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 76.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 84.0%
Writing (Expected): 92.0%
Maths (Expected): 84.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 92.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 25

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 193
Boys: 99 (50%)
Girls: 98 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (94% full)
SEND: 14.0%
FSM Eligible: 5.7%
EAL: 1.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 12.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,523/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%

97.9%

White British

1.6%

Mixed White & Black African

0.5%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01422823324

head@barkisland.calderdale.sch.uk

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Scammonden Road

Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107552
UKPRN: 10068633
Establishment No.: 3321

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