Holywell Green Primary School is a primary school in Halifax, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Holywell Green Primary School currently has around 142 pupils on roll, which is about 68% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57% boys and 43% girls. Around 21.8% 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 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.1%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Stainland Road, Halifax, HX4 9AE
Website: http://www.holywellgreenschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01422374369
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Calderdale
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Robert Cook
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107505

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 21/03/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 142
Number of Boys: 81
Number of Girls: 61

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 11% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British90.10%128
White and Asian4.20%6
African1.40%2
Other White1.40%2
White and Black Caribbean1.40%2
Pakistani0.70%1
Indian0.70%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)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: Well Below Average (-2.9)
Writing: Average (-0.4)
Maths: Average (0.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
50%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
106.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
104.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holywell Green Primary School
Stainland Road , Holywell Green HX4 9AE
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bowling Green Academy
Stainland Road , Stainland HX4 9HU
3out of 4 1,130 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bowling Green Primary School
Stainland Road , Stainland HX4 9HU
- not rated 1,130 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Hullen Edge Road , HX5 0QY
- not rated 1,656 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Hullen Edge Road , HX5 0QY
3out of 4 1,656 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Brooksbank School
Victoria Road , HX5 0QG
- not rated 1,793 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Brooksbank School
Victoria Road , HX5 0QG
- not rated 1,795 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Brooksbank School
Victoria Road , HX5 0QG
- not rated 1,795 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Compass Community School North
Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH
- not rated 2,565 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.