Luddendenfoot Academy
Halifax, HX2 6AU · Calderdale · primary school
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3rd 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 — 8.0/10 against 4,299 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Luddendenfoot Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in February 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 126. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Luddendenfoot Academy
Overview
Pupils “thrive at this happy school” where the curriculum is described as “ambitious” and “well sequenced.” The report highlights that staff maintain “high expectations for all pupils,” resulting in high attendance and strong academic achievement across all year groups.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “exceptionally well considered,” with “meaningful links and connections between subjects” that help pupils build on prior knowledge.
- Staff “adapt lesson activities effectively” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they “successfully learn the same curriculum alongside their peers.”
- The reading programme is “highly effective,” with an “expertly delivered” phonics approach that fosters a “love of reading.”
- Pupils display “impeccable” behaviour, being “thoughtful, polite and respectful” in lessons and around the site.
- Personal development is “thorough and well planned,” with pupils showing an “exceptional attitude towards respect and tolerance.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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