Salterlee Primary School

A good academy converter school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Salterlee Primary School.

Halifax, HX37AY Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
12 September 2018
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Kell Lane
Shibden
Halifax, HX37AY
Phone
1422365464
Website
salterlee.polarismat.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137347
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Kell Lane, Shibden, Halifax, HX3 7AY
Website
https://salterlee.polarismat.org.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
105 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
92
Free School Meals
12.0% (11 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
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
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
92 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

MIRROR

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Out of School Club After School Clubs

Facilities

Giant sand pit Climbing frames and tunnels Reading areas Water and sand play Vegetable patch Extensive outdoor area with nature surrounds

Curriculum Highlights

Seven areas of learning are taught through play and enquiry-based learning. Continuous provision, alongside adult-led and child-initiated activities, with challenge built into daily practice.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Open from 7:45 AM; Morning sessions 8:00 AM until the start of the school day; Afternoon sessions from the end of the school day until 6:00 PM. Morning sessions cost £4.40 (including breakfast); Afternoon sessions cost £6.55 (including a healthy snack) until 4:30 PM and £10.00 until 6:00 PM.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £4.40 daily; Out of School Club: Morning £4.40 (including breakfast); Afternoon £6.55 (including a healthy snack) until 4:30 PM, £10.00 until 6:00 PM. School meals: £2.50 per day. Universal Free School Meals for all reception, year 1 and year 2 students.

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