Located in Todmorden, Cornholme Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Cornholme Junior, Infant and Nursery School currently has around 126 pupils on roll, which is about 53% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.8% boys and 45.2% girls. Around 41.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Greenfield Terrace, Todmorden, OL14 8PL
Website: https://www.cornholmeschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01706812787
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Calderdale
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Emma Dickinson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107521

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 126
Number of Boys: 69
Number of Girls: 57

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 32.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British88.90%112
White and Black Caribbean2.40%3
Other Mixed2.40%3
Pakistani2.40%3
White and Black African1.60%2
Other Asian0.80%1
Other White0.80%1
White and Asian0.80%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-2.8)
Writing: Average (-1.7)
Maths: Average (-1.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
54%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
105.6
Local authority average
106.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
104.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cornholme Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Greenfield Terrace , Cornholme OL14 8PL
2out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sharneyford Primary School
Todmorden Road , OL13 9UQ
3out of 4 3,080 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Todmorden High School, A SHARE Academy
Ewood Lane , OL14 7DG
3out of 4 3,202 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Todmorden High School
Ewood Lane , OL14 7DG
- not rated 3,202 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.