Lightcliffe C of E Primary School

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

Halifax, HX38SH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
1 November 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wakefield Road
Lightcliffe
Halifax, HX38SH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144865
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8SH
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
411
Free School Meals
5.8% (24 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.5 (11.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.8 (2.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
411 pupils
4-11

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

"Inspiring and flourishing together."

Friendship Forgiveness Joy Respect Hope Courage Compassion

Church of England primary school with worship and Christian values; rolling programme of worship published each half term; School of Sanctuary.

Head Teacher's Message

We are incredibly proud to be the Co-Headteachers of Lightcliffe Church of England Primary School and welcome you to our website; our motto is "Inspiring and flourishing together" and we emphasise partnership with parents to inspire pupils to flourish academically and socially.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Rotakids Music (choir and orchestra)

Sports

PE and sport

Facilities

Forest School School grounds suitable for PE and sport

Curriculum Highlights

Engaging curriculum Forest School Music (choir and orchestra) PE and sport Worship and Christian Values central to school life

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

OOSCAL provides breakfast from 7:15am to 8:50am with breakfast for arrivals before 8:15am; after-school club runs from 3:20pm to 6:00pm with healthy snacks; a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities including art, craft, games and seasonal activities.

SEND Provision

OOSCAL provides a breakfast and after-school childcare service for children from Reception through to Year 6, including a range of indoor and outdoor activities and snacks.

Admissions Criteria

Published Admission Number (PAN) of 60 per year group; admission policy administered by Abbey Multi Academy Trust; applications made to the Local Authority; Supplementary Information Form (SIF) needed for faith criteria; in-year admissions handled by the school; waiting lists open each September; appeals process described.

Financial Information

School meals cost £2.65 per day (£13.25 per week) for Years 3–6 not eligible for free school meals (Receptions and Years 1–2 receive universal infant free school meals). Free school meals may be available for some children if eligible. Arbor ParentPortal required to book/pay meals; meals must be booked in advance.

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