Luddendenfoot Academy is a primary school in Halifax, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Luddendenfoot Academy currently has around 200 pupils on roll, which is about 159% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 12.5% 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 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Burnley Road, Halifax, HX2 6AU |
| Website: | http://www.luddfoot.polarismat.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01422882298 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Calderdale |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Carolyn Greenwood |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137699 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 126 |
| Number of Pupils: | 200 |
| Number of Boys: | 100 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.50% | 161 |
| Pakistani | 6.00% | 12 |
| Other White | 5.00% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| African | 1.00% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luddendenfoot Academy Burnley Road , Luddendenfoot HX2 6AU | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luddendenfoot Junior and Infant School Burnley Road , Luddendenfoot HX2 6AU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luddendenfoot CofE Junior and Infant School Blackwood Hall , Luddendenfoot HX2 6HD | - not rated | 929 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luddenden CofE School Dene View , Luddendenfoot HX2 6PB | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luddenden CofE School Dene View , Luddendenfoot HX2 6PB | 2out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sowerby Bridge High School Albert Road , HX6 2NW | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN | 3out of 4 | 3,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kershaw Dene School Luddenfoot , HX2 6PB | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Bank School Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Hall School 1 Burnley Road , Luddendenfoot HX2 6HP | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale House School Stacks Lane , Cragg Vale HX7 5RP | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.