Salterhebble Junior and Infant School

A good community school school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Salterhebble Junior and Infant School.

Halifax, HX30AU Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
37.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 44.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 January 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Stafford Square
Halifax, HX30AU
Phone
1422252004
Website
salterhebble.calderdale.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107490
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Stafford Square, Halifax, HX3 0AU
Website
www.salterhebble.calderdale.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
205
Free School Meals
18.0% (37 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
44.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.4 (5.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 105.0
2023 108.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
205 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-5.0 per year)

Down -5.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"WE CARE."

WE CARE Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

RE programme based on Calderdale/Kirklees agreed syllabus; promotes mutual respect and tolerance of different religious beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Salterhebble. The Headteacher emphasizes a warm, safe, inclusive environment with high expectations, engaging and authentic learning, and a commitment to developing lifelong learners who contribute to their community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Hummingbirds out of school club

Curriculum Highlights

Monster Phonics reading scheme Talk Through Stories and Reciprocal Reading 50-Book Reading Challenge Meg Fabian’s art skills-based approach Charanga-based Music curriculum with KS2 choir and recorder lessons via Calderdale Music Trust Kapow Primary Scheme for History Ogden Trust Partnership (Copley) for science opportunities British Science Week activities Geography climate action commitment (Our Commitment to Climate Action) White Rose Maths small steps progression

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Hummingbirds out of school club (after-school wraparound care)

Admissions Criteria

Calderdale Council coordinates admissions. Calderdale online application required. The date for applying for a place for Reception in September 2026 is 15 January 2026. Applications can be made from 18 November 2025 onwards and need to be completed through the Local Authority's Primary Admissions portal. If Salterhebble is chosen, visits can be arranged by contacting the school earlier; Calderdale Council informs parents of offers on National Offer Day (16 April 2026).

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