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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 18/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 186
Number of Pupils: 158
Number of Boys: 78
Number of Girls: 80

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 39.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani44.30%70
Other White32.90%52
Other (any other ethnic group)8.90%14
White British4.40%7
Gypsy/Roma1.90%3
Other Black1.90%3
Other Asian1.90%3
Bangladeshi1.90%3
Indian1.30%2
African0.60%1
Irish0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%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: Average (0.2)
Writing: Average (1.4)
Maths: Average (0.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
36%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
98.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
98.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
103.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.