Warley Town School

A good community school school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Warley Town School.

Halifax, HX27QD Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dark Lane
Warley
Halifax, HX27QD
Phone
1422831592
Website
warleytown.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107495
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Dark Lane, Warley, Halifax, HX2 7QD
Website
http://www.warleytown.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
137 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
132
Free School Meals
10.6% (14 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
14.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.2 (3.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 109.0
2023 103.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
132 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome message from Headteacher Mrs Jenny Stott, describing Warley Town School as a safe, caring, nurturing environment where children are valued as individuals and encouraged to be independent, motivated learners.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Warley Fun Club

Sports

Swimming

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS); Years 1-6 follow the National Curriculum; Curriculum includes: Phonics & Reading; Writing; Maths; Science; Computing; Art, Design & Technology; Geography; History; Physical Education; Music; French; Religious Education; Personal, Social & Health Education including Relationships & Sex Education.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Warley Fun Club offers before-school care from 7:50am to 8:50am (£4.15 per session) and after-school care from 3:20pm to 5:20pm (£8.25 per session). Club Manager: Ms Patchett Simpson and Mrs Allen; Playworkers: Mrs Orenc and Mrs Haigh; Club contact numbers: 01422 831592; Mobile: 07874244005 (during club hours); Email: [email protected]. The club is closed 'after-school' on two days of the year (the last day of term at Christmas and the last day of summer term). Booking Form available for bookings/amendments.

SEND Provision

SEND policy; NASENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator: Mrs Hopkins); SEND Local Offer; Widgit/Makaton resources; Zones of Regulation toolkit.

Admissions Criteria

Warley Town follows Calderdale Council guidelines for admissions. Reception 2025 applications deadline is 15 January 2025; applications open 18 November 2024 and must be completed through the Local Authority's Primary Admissions portal. National Offer Day is 16 April 2025. In-year admissions are possible by submitting an in-year application; transfers between schools are generally governed by Calderdale Council guidance. Further information available on Calderdale Council's admissions pages.

Financial Information

Reception and Years 1 & 2 are entitled to Universal Free School Meals; KS2 (Years 3-6) are charged £2.60 per day unless eligible for Free School Meals (application required). Free meals applications can be made via Calderdale Council.

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