Shade Primary School
Todmorden, OL14 7PD · Calderdale · primary school
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17th 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 — 7.6/10 against 3,899 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shade Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 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 (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Club Shade, the Eco-Council, and the Junior Leadership Team. Activities include swimming, choir, piano, violin, and cello lessons, plus the Shade Shines performance. Trips to Malham and Lakeside YMCA are offered. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 178 pupils against a stated capacity of 248. 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 Junior Leadership Team involve pupils in school decisions? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Shade Primary School
Overview
Shade Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils are described as happy and well cared for within a ‘friendly community’ where they have a ‘strong sense of belonging’. The school’s vision of ‘every child, every chance, every day’ is actively followed, ensuring pupils receive the support needed to succeed and are ‘well prepared for the next stage of their education’.
Strengths
- ‘Music is a great and cherished strength’, with every pupil learning violin or cello in Year 4 and many continuing to play or join the choir.
- Teachers in early reading and mathematics ‘use assessment well’ to identify gaps and adapt lessons, ensuring pupils keep up.
- The ‘early years curriculum is ambitious’, preparing children well for Key Stage 1 through resources that foster ‘cooperation, curiosity and resilience’.
- Pupils behave well, are ‘polite and well mannered’, and enjoy learning because teachers make lessons ‘interesting’.
- Leaders provide ‘plentiful opportunities to enjoy reading’, including daily reading sessions and a well-stocked library.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers ‘miss opportunities to build on pupils’ prior learning’ and address misconceptions, hindering progress.
- The curriculum for some foundation subjects lacks ‘subject-specific vocabulary’, meaning pupils cannot articulate their knowledge as clearly as in mathematics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving ‘thorough and up-to-date training’ and leaders being ‘tenacious in seeking appropriate support’ for pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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