St Augustine's CofE School is a primary school in Halifax, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Augustine's CofE School currently has around 158 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 64.6% 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 10.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.9%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 44.3%. other white pupils make up about 32.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hanson Lane, Halifax, HX1 5PG |
| Website: | https://www.st-augustines.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01422360615 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Calderdale |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Ruth E Lee |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149211 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 186 |
| Number of Pupils: | 158 |
| Number of Boys: | 78 |
| Number of Girls: | 80 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 39.9% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 44.30% | 70 |
| Other White | 32.90% | 52 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.90% | 14 |
| White British | 4.40% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.90% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.90% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.90% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 2 |
| African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 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 | 1,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's CofE School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE VA Junior and Infant School Hanson Lane , HX1 5PG | - not rated | 105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Arundel Street , HX1 4LE | - not rated | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pellon Primary Academy Battinson Road , HX1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pellon Junior and Infant School Battinson Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax High at Wellesley Park Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Hall School Oxford Road , HX1 2QU | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Lights Schools Lister Lane , HX1 5JL | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Willow Park Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.