Lee Mount Academy
Halifax, HX3 5EB · Calderdale · primary school
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59th 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 — 5.9/10 against 938 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lee Mount 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%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 274 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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 are available for pupils to join after the main lessons? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the school’s current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about Lee Mount Academy
Overview
Lee Mount Academy has “stabilised the school after a period of turbulence” and is now fulfilling the “expected standard” across all inspection categories. Leaders have established a “warm, welcoming” environment where pupils feel “known, supported and safe,” with significant improvements in attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils’ achievement has “improved significantly,” with results in national tests rising sharply to be “broadly in line with” the national average.
- Disadvantaged pupils “achieve well and now outperform disadvantaged pupils nationally,” supported by effective use of pupil premium funding.
- Attendance has improved as leaders “make attendance a priority for every family” and maintain close contact with parents.
- Behaviour is consistent and calm, guided by the school’s ethos of the “four R’s” (respect, resilience, responsibility and reflection).
- The “i ‑ Challenge” programme is a “significant highlight,” helping pupils build confidence through outdoor learning and new experiences.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all foundation subjects are “fully developed and taught consistently” so pupils build secure knowledge.
- Consistent adaptive teaching should be embedded across all subjects to provide “well ‑ matched support.”
- Subject leaders’ expertise should be strengthened to “sustain recent improvements” and lead further curriculum development.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 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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