Withinfields Primary School

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

Halifax, HX39QJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
5 October 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Withinfields
Southowram
Halifax, HX39QJ
Phone
1422363581
Website
withinfields.calderdale.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107502
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Withinfields, Southowram, Halifax, HX3 9QJ
Website
http://www.withinfields.calderdale.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
331
Free School Meals
25.5% (84 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.4% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 109.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
37
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
331 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"It's okay to be different"

Respect Happiness Friendship Trust Fairness Forgiveness

Not affiliated to any religion or religious denomination. The School follows the Calderdale agreed syllabus for RE.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Withinfields. The headteacher, Mrs Helen York, invites prospective parents to book a tour to experience the school during a normal day and discusses family needs.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Multi-skills Athletics Hockey Card games Board games Cooking Singing Healthy living Woodland storytelling

Sports

Football Netball Athletics Hockey Rounders

Facilities

Forest School Wildlife Area Playground On-site school kitchen with daily meals Out of School Club Nursery provision

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School Active School Wider Curriculum with emphasis on British Values and SMSC Reading and English, Mathematics, RE, Music, and other subjects Diverse cultural and community connections PE and Sport provision (including % premiums) Homework and Demonstration of Learning assemblies

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Out of School Club runs before school from 7.30am until 5.55pm and after school until 5.55pm. It provides a light breakfast before school and a snack after school. There is also a Get Set Go club in the morning from 8am for pupils eligible for Pupil Premium. Nursery provision also offers wraparound care.

Admissions Criteria

Published Admission Number is 60. Admissions to Reception in 2026 are organised by Calderdale Council. Applications for September 2026 close on 15 January 2026 and offers are made on 16 April 2026. In-year admissions are via Calderdale In-year applications. Nursery admissions are described with details about universal 15 hours and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents, with wraparound provision and deadlines (September 2026 intake deadline 23 April 2026).

Financial Information

Most provision is free of charge; however, in some circumstances charges apply for additional or optional services. Dinners cost £2.75 a day unless eligible for Free School Meals. Universal Infant Free School Meals are provided for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Benefits Related Free School Meals may be available and support funding to the school (Pupil Premium) can be obtained.

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