Triangle CofE VC Primary School is a primary school in Sowerby Bridge, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Triangle CofE VC Primary School currently has around 186 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.8% boys and 52.2% girls. Around 12.4% 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 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.9%).

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: Butterworth Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3NJ
Website: http://www.triangleprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01422831558
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Calderdale
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Joseph Allen
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107540

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 30/01/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 186
Number of Boys: 89
Number of Girls: 97

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British83.90%156
Other Mixed4.80%9
White and Black African2.70%5
Unclassified2.70%5
White and Black Caribbean2.20%4
Chinese2.20%4
White and Asian0.50%1
Irish0.50%1
Other Black0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%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 (-1.1)
Writing: Below Average (-2.1)
Maths: Average (-0.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
60%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
105.6
Local authority average
106.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Butterworth Lane , Triangle HX6 3NJ
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Trinity Academy St Peter's
St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1HB
3out of 4 890 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Newlands Junior School
St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1HB
- not rated 986 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Peter's CofE VA Infant School, Sowerby Bridge
St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1HB
- not rated 986 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Sowerby Village CofE VC Primary School
St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1HB
- not rated 986 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ryburn Valley High School
St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF
3out of 4 847 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ryburn Valley High School
St Peter's Avenue , Sowerby HX6 1DF
- not rated 982 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Trinity Academy Grammar
Albert Road , HX6 2NW
3out of 4 2,862 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Sowerby Bridge High School
Albert Road , HX6 2NW
- not rated 2,862 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Riverbank Primary School
Unit 2 Ripponden Mill , Ripponden HX6 4DH
- not rated 2,761 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Compass Community School Willow Park
Willow Street , Sowerby Bridge HX6 2BU
- not rated 3,074 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.