Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School
Brighouse, HD6 4DY · Calderdale · primary school
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7th of 76 primary schools in Calderdale we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.4/10 against 4,242 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or arts projects are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 183?
What Ofsted said about Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School
Overview
Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and behave well. Leaders provide an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next steps, with a particular strength in fostering a love of reading and supporting those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school, where staff have high expectations and bullying is rare.
- There is a systematic and consistent approach to teaching reading, ensuring all pupils learn to read fluently.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported and access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Early years provision is strong, with a focus on language development and engaging activities that prepare children for key stage 1.
- Staff workload and well-being are prioritised, with staff receiving high levels of support and targeted training.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should ensure curriculum thinking in every subject provides regular opportunities to revisit and embed learning, as pupils’ recall of facts is not as secure as it might be.
- Stronger links should be made between knowledge and skills learned in different subjects to help pupils build on what they have learned.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a strong culture where adults receive timely training and follow agreed procedures to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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