St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy.

Halifax, HX28JY Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

21

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
12.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 14.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
21 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Furness Place
Illingworth
Halifax, HX28JY
Phone
1422244628
Website
stmalachysprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141480
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Furness Place, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 8JY
Website
http://www.stmalachysprimary.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
171
Free School Meals
62.6% (107 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
98.0
Maths Score:
98.0
Grammar Score:
96.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 98.0 98.0
2023 96.0 99.0

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
19
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
171 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Love of learning Love of neighbour self‑control Prayerfulness generosity

Catholic ethos; follows the Diocese of Leeds Virtues to Live By programme; sacramental preparation with parish; Masses in church.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mr Harper describing the school's mission and inviting visits; emphasizes a safe, nurturing environment and partnership with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

African Drumming Board Games Cooking LEGO Club Mindfulness Girls’ Football Dance Storytime Club

Sports

Football Boccia Cross Country Cycling

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