St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School
Halifax, HX3 7QU · Calderdale · primary school
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52nd 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 the 3,465 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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.
St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the areas where results are below the national median? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 192?
What Ofsted said about St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School
Overview
The report confirms that St Michael and All Angels Church of England Primary & Pre School “continues to be a good school.” It is described as a “friendly and welcoming place to learn” where core values such as respect and resilience are central to daily life. Pupils are “extremely polite” and feel safe, while staff enjoy working in a supportive environment with strong partnerships with parents.
Strengths
- Pupils learn to read fluently due to “regular coaching” and immediate support for those falling behind, with books “well matched to the sounds that they have learned.”
- Mathematics teaching is “well sequenced,” allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge and address misconceptions quickly, leading to “true delight” in the subject.
- The pre-school and Reception classes provide “secure foundations” for future learning, with staff who “know their children well.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with comprehensive staff training and constructive relationships with external services.
- Leaders are “considerate of staff workload,” and the school maintains a “wonderful community feel” praised by parents.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine curriculum intentions in subjects like history and science to identify “important knowledge” with sufficient precision, ensuring all learning is purposeful.
- Leaders should work at pace to improve pupils’ handwriting, as insecure letter formation slows writing speed and affects confidence.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff receive comprehensive training and that timely action is taken to support pupils at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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