Warley Town School
Halifax, HX2 7QD · Calderdale · primary school
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31st 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 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Warley Town School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Warley Fun Club, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 129 pupils against a stated capacity of 137. 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 to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the Warley Fun Club?
What Ofsted said about Warley Town School
Overview
Pupils at Warley Town School “flourish in a nurturing atmosphere” characterised by “warm and respectful” relationships. Leaders maintain “high expectations for every pupil,” fostering a culture where children enjoy learning and demonstrate kindness. The school is rated “Good” across all inspection categories, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusion and continuous improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with bullying described as “extremely rare” and a strong sense of community where no one is left lonely.
- Teachers effectively check understanding and provide immediate support, helping pupils to “remember more and tackle new learning confidently.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “effective,” ensuring full inclusion in the curriculum and wider school life.
- Leaders prioritise reading, investing in a new phonics scheme so that children “get off to a good start” and those who fall behind receive targeted help.
- A “strong culture of safeguarding” ensures adults are vetted, staff are vigilant, and pupils receive regular lessons on staying safe online and in the wider world.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not yet “identified and sequenced the specific knowledge and vocabulary” pupils need, meaning teachers cannot securely plan lessons that build on prior learning from early years to Year 6.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders take swift action on concerns and pupils are confident that adults take their worries seriously.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
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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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