Woodhouse Primary School
Brighouse, HD6 3SX · Calderdale · primary school
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20th 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 3,869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodhouse Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming, orienteering, rock climbing, gymnastics and a girls' football session. Arts activities include a Year 2 Nativity and a Reception Christmas Performance. Trips include Year 6 visits to Utopia and Newby Wiske Hall, and Year 5 to ROKT.
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 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 curriculum support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining in Year 1?
What Ofsted said about Woodhouse Primary School
Overview
Woodhouse Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a welcoming environment where pupils learn to ‘be safe, be caring and be bold’, enjoying high expectations and strong relationships with adults. Children achieve very highly in national tests, particularly in English and mathematics, while early years provision is noted as exceptional.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘considerable prowess’ in English and mathematics due to a precisely identified curriculum.
- Early years benefit from an ‘exceptionally well-planned curriculum’ that helps children rapidly master essential skills.
- Staff provide ‘nuanced support’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring full inclusion.
- Reading is a strength, with ‘nearly all pupils’ reaching required proficiency levels in phonics by the end of Year 1.
- A new behaviour policy has led to a ‘significant reduction’ in behavioural incidents, and staff report positive workload levels.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine and embed curriculum development across foundation subjects, as essential knowledge is not yet precisely identified in some areas.
- Leaders should ensure pupils can recall and explain British values and protected characteristics, as some currently have a ‘limited understanding’.
Safeguarding
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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