Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Halifax, HX2 0QQ · Calderdale · primary school
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60th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.4/10 against 615 of them, against 1.8/10 nationally. 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 159 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment to the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Overview
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School continues to be a "good school," offering a "caring and inclusive" environment where pupils are happy and behave well. Leaders have established a broad curriculum with a strong emphasis on reading and personal development, supported by a positive Christian ethos. However, the report identifies specific inconsistencies in how knowledge is retained and applied in certain subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy to come to this caring and inclusive school," where bullying is a "rare event" and they feel confident staff will support them.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a "carefully sequenced programme" for phonics starting in Reception and a developed library supplementing classroom resources.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "very well provided for," often accessing the same work as peers with appropriate support.
- The history curriculum is "well planned," with pupils enjoying quizzes that demonstrate recall of recent lessons.
- Personal development is a priority, underpinned by a "strong personal, social, health and economic education programme" and positive behaviour routines.
Areas to improve
- In mathematics, pupils lack sufficient opportunities to apply knowledge through "reasoning and problem-solving," hindering deep understanding of concepts.
- Teachers do not consistently ensure pupils remember key knowledge in foundation subjects, meaning pupils struggle to make connections in their learning.
- Some leaders’ plans for reading in key stage 2 do not sufficiently develop pupils’ varied reading skills, and some older pupils are not positive about reading.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where leaders follow correct procedures, keep thorough records, and make prompt referrals when required.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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