New Road Primary School is a primary school in Sowerby Bridge, 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.
New Road Primary School currently has around 174 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.6% boys and 45.4% girls. Around 37.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.1%).
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.
| Address: | Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DY |
| Website: | http://www.newroadprimarycalderdale.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01422831351 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Calderdale |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sharon Harwood |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107518 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 174 |
| Number of Boys: | 95 |
| Number of Girls: | 79 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 93.10% | 162 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 2 |
| African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Road Primary School Sowerby New Road , HX6 1DY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy St Peter's Avenue , HX6 1BL | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Sowerby Bridge St Peter's Avenue , HX6 1BL | - not rated | 338 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuel Lane Infant School Clay Street , Tuel Lane HX6 2ND | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St Peter's St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1HB | 3out of 4 | 1,276 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 | 932 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryburn Valley High School St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Grammar Albert Road , HX6 2NW | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sowerby Bridge High School Albert Road , HX6 2NW | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax High at Wellesley Park Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kershaw Dene School Luddenfoot , HX2 6PB | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Bank School Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB | 3out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.