Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
Halifax, HX1 2ES · Calderdale · primary school
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61st 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 — 4.4/10 against 2,562 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Trinity Tigers club, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 330 pupils against a stated capacity of 444. 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 activities does the Trinity Tigers club offer? How does the new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
Overview
Holy Trinity Primary School is described as an "improving school" where pupils are "safe, happy and proud." The report states that leaders have made "significant improvements" in recent years, resulting in a curriculum that is "ambitious for all pupils" and achievement that is now "close to average across most measures."
Strengths
- Pupils "secure the knowledge they need across subjects to move forward and build their learning," with significant improvement in national test results.
- Leaders provide "well‑targeted support" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, helping them achieve as well as their peers.
- The school is a "calm, orderly and respectful place to learn," with attendance systems that effectively reduce term-time holidays.
- Staff build "warm, trusting relationships" with children in the early years, ensuring needs are met from the start.
- There is a "strong shared sense of purpose" among pupils, staff, and parents, driven by the school’s moral purpose and 'Trinity together' spirit.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should "adapt activities consistently well so that they build securely on what pupils already know and meet pupils’ differing needs."
- Leaders should "further strengthen systems that support the small number of pupils who struggle to regulate their behaviour."
- Trustees and leaders should establish a "more systematic approach to check the impact of improvement strategies" to identify priorities precisely.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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