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Triangle CofE VC Primary School

Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3NJ · Calderdale · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2024 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Primary Church of England
4.2/10 Broadly average

48th 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 4,203 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 61.0 · 41 40% 1.65
Ofsted 52 35% 1.82
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 3.0 · 29 25% 0.73

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

Triangle CofE VC Primary School overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.

Getting in

The published school roll is 173 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress?

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What Ofsted said about Triangle CofE VC Primary School

Inspection report dated 7 March 2024

Overview

Triangle CofE VC Primary School is described as a "welcoming, friendly school" where "every pupil is known and valued as an individual." The inspection highlights that pupils thrive in a safe environment underpinned by "strong Christian values," resulting in "exemplary" behaviour and "remarkable" personal development.

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate an "exceptionally positive approach to learning" and "exemplary" behaviour, with staff and pupils ensuring that bullying is not tolerated.
  • The curriculum in mathematics and reading is "highly effective," with teachers helping pupils solve problems confidently and read with "increasing confidence and fluency."
  • Personal development is "coherently planned, extensive and rich," preparing pupils to be "well-rounded and responsible citizens" with a mature understanding of equality and safety.
  • Staff receive "high-quality training" and feel supported by leaders who are "considerate of their well-being," fostering a "happy and supportive team."
  • The wider curriculum provides a strong sense of community through visits, local professionals, and trips that "bring the curriculum to life."

Areas to improve

  • Some foundation subjects are at an "earlier stage of implementation," meaning pupils lack the "breadth and depth of knowledge" needed to support new learning in these areas.
  • The school should ensure pupils have regular opportunities to "learn, revisit and recall important subject knowledge across the whole curriculum."

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
61%
2024/25
Higher standard
3%
2024/25
Demand
×0.95
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
15%
vs 25% across England

Results over time

Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.

60% 2022/23
55% 2023/24
61% 2024/25
64% England
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) for Triangle CofE VC Primary School
YearExpected standard (reading, writing, maths)
2022/2360%
2023/2455%
2024/2561%
England64%

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.

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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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