Savile Park Primary School
Halifax, HX1 3ER · Calderdale · primary school
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66th 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 — 0.7/10 against 2,515 of them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| 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.
Savile Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% 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 July 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and participate in sports including football, tennis, and cricket, alongside music and dance. The school also organises an outward bound residential course at Robinwood.
Getting in
The published school roll is 348 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Savile Park Primary School
Overview
Savile Park Primary School continues to be a good school, confirmed during an ungraded inspection in June 2024. Pupils are proud of their dual-site community, feel safe, and respond well to high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The school fosters a positive culture where staff feel supported and pupils enjoy a broad curriculum enriched by educational visits.
Strengths
- The "well-sequenced curriculum" allows pupils to build knowledge securely over time, particularly in mathematics and foundation subjects like music.
- Pupils develop reading skills quickly with support from "highly trained adults," enjoying carefully chosen books that link to the curriculum.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the "same ambitious curriculum as their peers," with support broken into small steps.
- Children in early years get a "positive start," developing language and communication skills through engaging activities.
- Staff report feeling supported with workload and well-being, with one noting, "It is an honour to work at Savile Park Primary School."
Areas to improve
- The school must continue to implement and evaluate its new writing curriculum to ensure pupils develop the stamina to write at length and improve outcomes.
- The school should continue working with families and agencies to improve attendance, as some pupils’ "persistent absence remains too high," causing them to miss broad experiences.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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