St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Brighouse, HD6 2AN · Calderdale · primary school
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9th 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 — 7.7/10 against 2,443 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in literacy? What specific enrichment opportunities are available for children who have already reached the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll is close to its maximum capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Overview
Pupils at St Andrew’s C of E (VA) Junior School “thrive within a caring and supportive ethos” where leaders and staff demonstrate deep care for well-being. The inspection found that leaders maintain “extremely high expectations” for all pupils, fostering a culture where children are “courteous and confident” and excited about their learning. The school is judged to be outstanding across all key areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership.
Strengths
- The teaching of reading is described as “superb,” with a well-structured phonics programme ensuring seamless support and rapid progress for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
- Curriculum leaders provide “highly effective support,” ensuring teachers understand the precise order of subject knowledge; pupils demonstrate “excellent use of key subject vocabulary” and fluency in mathematics.
- Personal development is “first-rate,” offering a wide range of experiences that help pupils become “safe, healthy and active citizens” with a deep understanding of diverse beliefs and modern citizenship.
- Staff well-being is prioritised through active steps to reduce workload, creating a “very special team ethos” where everyone pulls together for pupil outcomes.
- Inclusion is a “key feature,” with expert support ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve “exceptionally well” through tailored strategies.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders providing regular staff training and the designated safeguarding lead offering “outstanding levels of additional support to families.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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