Withinfields Primary School
Halifax, HX3 9QJ · Calderdale · primary school
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71st 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 — 2.7/10 against 2,439 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| 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.
Withinfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% 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%. 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 (2.7 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in December 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park, places of worship, sporting events, and parliament.
Getting in
The published school roll is 338 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the recent inspection feedback influence current teaching strategies?
What Ofsted said about Withinfields Primary School
Overview
Withinfields Primary School provides a high-quality education within a "strongly inclusive culture" where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights that most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils, "achieve well" and are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Staff are "adept at identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities" and use effective strategies to support them, enabling these pupils to "keep up well with the school's planned curriculum."
- The school has a "calm and purposeful environment" where pupils are polite, respectful, and bullying is "rare."
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" with logically ordered knowledge, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, providing a "firm foundation" for learning.
- There is a "culture of respect and support" among staff, who feel valued and benefit from regular training.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities and community engagement that foster confidence and personal development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to work with families to further improve pupils' attendance, which is currently "close to national averages."
- In a small number of subjects, pupils "sometimes struggle to remember prior learning," which leaders are addressing through curriculum development.
- Leaders need to ensure they have clarity on how their improvement actions are working, as they currently "lack clarity about how they know if their actions to improve the school are working."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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