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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Academy converter · Halifax · HX1 2ER

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

272

Local authority

Calderdale

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Halifax, Calderdale, 272 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 29.8%. Religious character: Roman Catholic.

Open schools in Halifax
58
Primary schools in Halifax
41
Academies among open schools in Halifax
53% (31)
Open schools in HX1
11
Primary in HX1
8
Open schools in Calderdale LA
115
Primary in Calderdale LA
82

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
148657

Location

Address
Swires Road
Postcode
HX1 2ER
Town
Halifax
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Calderdale

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
272
Boys / girls
142 / 130
School capacity
315
Capacity fill
272 / 315 (86%)
Free school meals
29.8%
FSM pupils
81
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Governance
Academy trust: BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01422362365
Website
http://www.stmaryshalifax.co.uk/

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