St Augustine's CofE School
Halifax, HX1 5PG · Calderdale · primary school
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73rd 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 — 1.0/10 against 506 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 62% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Augustine's CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% 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%. 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 (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 156 pupils against a stated capacity of 186. 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 core subjects? What specific interventions are in place to help students reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's CofE School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a ‘warm, caring’ place and a ‘beacon of hope’, where they feel safe and valued. The report highlights ‘rapid and sustained improvement’ since the school became an academy, with leaders focusing sharply on curriculum and teaching. Inspectors judged the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as ‘Good’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well considered and precise’, meeting specific pupil needs and ensuring learning flows effectively from Reception to Year 6.
- Reading is a strength, supported by a ‘rigorous approach to teaching phonics’ that ensures pupils remember sounds and read with confidence.
- Staff ‘precisely identify and meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’, reducing barriers to learning.
- Pupils display ‘positive’ behaviour, are ‘confident and independent’, and demonstrate a mature understanding of safety, diversity, and tolerance.
- Children in the early years benefit from ‘well-considered days of learning and discovery’, preparing them effectively for key stage 1.
Areas to improve
- The number of persistently absent pupils remains high; the school must ‘further accelerate their work to improve attendance’ to prevent learning gaps.
- Mathematics activities do not consistently encourage reasoning and problem-solving; the curriculum should be developed to help pupils apply knowledge to ‘increasingly challenging mathematical problems’.
- Early years continuous provision does not sufficiently develop essential vocabulary; the curriculum must explicitly outline important vocabulary to support language acquisition.
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 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 26% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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