Scout Road Academy
Hebden Bridge, HX7 5JR · Calderdale · primary school
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22nd 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 — 6.6/10 against 4,305 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Scout Road Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in August 2023. 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 (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Story Explorers with Mrs H, Art & Science with Mrs B, and the Football Club. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Scout Road Academy
Overview
Scout Road Academy is described as a "welcoming and friendly" school where leaders have cultivated a "kind and considerate school community." Pupils are "polite and well mannered," demonstrating positive relationships and a strong sense of pride in their learning environment. The report highlights a culture of high expectations and effective leadership that supports both academic and personal development.
Strengths
- Leaders and staff work with "commitment and a strong sense of moral purpose" to improve the school.
- There is a "sharp focus on the teaching of early reading," ensuring every child becomes a fluent reader.
- Children in the early years get off to a "strong start" in a "vocabulary-rich environment."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" through adapted teaching and small-group lessons.
- Personal development is a "strength of the school," helping pupils grow in resilience and character.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not "defined fully the key knowledge to be taught," preventing pupils from developing a deep understanding.
- Leaders should continue to "develop and refine curriculum plans" to ensure all subjects set out precisely what pupils must learn and when.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong, well-established culture of care and vigilance" where staff are well trained and alert to signs of worry.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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