Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Halifax, HX1 3XL · Calderdale · primary school
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29th 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 — 3.9/10 against 2,066 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School 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%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a Tuition Club and play cricket, football, gymnastics, and cross country. Trips include Filey, Murton Park, Conwy, and The Lake District. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 535 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 take place during the Tuition Club? How are places allocated for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Overview
Leaders, staff, and the community have “transformed” the school, creating a “welcoming and inclusive” environment where pupils “happily embrace every opportunity.” The inspection found that the school’s shared vision for an “ambitious curriculum” is now a reality, resulting in a “startling” and often “life-changing” impact on pupils’ learning and character.
Strengths
- The curriculum is of “exceptional quality,” with “passionate and knowledgeable teaching staff” helping pupils make “sophisticated connections between subjects.”
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, underpinned by a “principled understanding of diversity” and high levels of respect and tolerance.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to “successfully access the same curriculum as their peers.”
- Teaching staff quickly help children who speak English as an additional language to gain the skills to “speak and read English accurately and with understanding.”
- Staff are “well supported and proud to work here,” with leaders demonstrating regard for their workload and well-being.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 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
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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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