Siddal Primary School
Halifax, HX3 9DL · Calderdale · primary school
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70th 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 — 0.4/10 against 1,749 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 32.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.14 |
| 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.
Siddal Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Siddal Primary School
Overview
Siddal Primary School is described as a "calm and welcoming place to learn" where relationships are "positive and underpinned by care." Leaders have established a culture of "openness and honesty," ensuring pupils feel safe and understand the school’s values. The report notes that the school has made "significant changes to the curriculum" and that parents speak positively about recent improvements.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a "willingness to learn," beginning work quickly and showing enthusiasm for subjects such as art and geography.
- The early years curriculum is "carefully designed," with a clear focus on communication, language, and vocabulary development.
- Leaders place "significant value on pupils’ personal development," including a comprehensive "safety curriculum" and opportunities for leadership roles.
- Staff feel "well supported by leaders around their workload and well-being," and governors offer effective challenge regarding educational quality.
Areas to improve
- Ensure all staff receive up-to-date training to teach early reading "precisely and consistently," addressing current inconsistencies in decoding unfamiliar words.
- Clearly define the knowledge and vocabulary in foundation subjects to prevent learning from being merely "activity-led" rather than focused on long-term knowledge acquisition.
- Improve the thoroughness of recording safeguarding actions and the consistency of analysing incident patterns to enhance safeguarding processes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, though the report notes that recording actions following incidents and analysing patterns could be more thorough and consistent.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| 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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