Shade Primary School

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

Todmorden, OL147PD Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
10 May 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
Knowlwood Road
Shade
Todmorden, OL147PD
Phone
1706812913
Website
shade.calderdale.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107522
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Knowlwood Road, Shade, Todmorden, OL14 7PD
Website
http://www.shade.calderdale.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
248 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
182
Free School Meals
22.2% (40 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
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
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
182 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day"

Generous Open-minded Limitless Diligent Enthusiastic Neighbourly

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mollie McCracken describing Shade as GOLDEN (Generous, Open-Minded, Limitless, Diligent, Enthusiastic, Neighbourly) and outlining aims to provide a happy, secure and stimulating learning environment where pupils become confident, independent learners and are supported by a collaborative school–family–community relationship.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Club Shade

Facilities

New pupil library Forest School/Outdoor learning Outdoor activities such as orienteering, rock climbing, hill walking Specialist curriculum music provision String tuition for Year 4 Opportunities to learn the piano and guitar Cookery for all classes Specialist dance and gym tuition Opportunity to perform on stage at the local theatre Learning log homework French taught throughout KS2

Curriculum Highlights

Specialist curriculum music provision String tuition for Year 4 Opportunities to learn the piano and guitar Outdoor activities such as orienteering, rock climbing, hill walking (planned curriculum time; supported by Sports Premium) Wow trips near the start of topics (e.g., Saxons day at Danelaw Living History Museum, York) Wow weeks to celebrate and develop subjects (e.g., Science Space week 2016, Circus Skills 2015) Cookery for all classes Specialist dance and gym tuition Opportunity to perform on stage at the local theatre New pupil library Learning log homework French taught throughout KS2 Forest School Days Residential trips Gifted and talented workshops Range of sporting events and visiting speakers

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 7:10–8:45 and costs £6 per child; there is an option to book all mornings in a week for £25 (saving £5). After-school Club runs 3:30–6:00 (with a 3:30–5:00 option); prices are £8 per child for 3:30–5:00 or £10 for 3:30–6:00, with an option to book all afternoons in a week for £45 (saving £5). Children are offered breakfast on arrival and a healthy 'snack-tea' during the after-school session.

SEND Provision

Shade provides SEND provision with a One Page Profile (first tier) and a SEND Support Plan (second tier), with progression to an EHCP if needed. The school liaises with speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and the community paediatric team. The SENDCo is referenced in the staff information.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled via Calderdale Admissions; if a year group is at capacity, parents must apply via Calderdale Admissions.

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