Colden Junior and Infant School

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

Hebden Bridge, HX77HW Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
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
7 December 2022
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
Smithy Lane
Colden
Hebden Bridge, HX77HW
Phone
1422842438
Website
colden.calderdale.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107512
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Smithy Lane, Colden, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7HW
Website
http://www.colden.calderdale.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
119 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
82
Free School Meals
10.8% (9 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.9% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
50.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
20.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.3 (5.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 109.0
2023 104.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
82 pupils
4-11

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

"Aspiration Empathy Creativity Fun"

Aspiration Empathy Creativity Fun

Curriculum Highlights

Philosophy for Children Forest School Residential trips Diversity education via partnership with a local school

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care can be provided by Colden Children's Club if required, please see the children's club section on the website for further details.

SEND Provision

SEND Policy; SEND Information Report; SEND Offer

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Reception are administered by Calderdale Local Authority. The published admission limit is 17 places for the reception year. Admissions to Reception follow a yearly timetable (register interest with the school office, Open Day, information/training evening, transition day). Places are offered by the local authority, usually around Easter. In-year transfers are managed by Calderdale MBC Admissions Team. The school is committed to equal opportunities; admissions for pupils with disabilities are arranged in full consultation with parents and external agencies. Nursery admissions are via direct application to the school. 15 hours free childcare are available for 3- and 4-year-olds; wraparound care and lunches are available (Lunches cost £2.80 per meal).

Financial Information

Lunches can be provided by school at a cost of £2.80 per meal payable in advance.

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