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ClosedPrimaryURN 107573

West Vale Primary School

Foundation school · Halifax · HX4 8LS

Ages 4–11 · 172 pupils · Calderdale

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2018).

Capacity fill95%

172 pupils · 182 places

Pupils on roll
172
Boys / girls
87 / 85
School capacity
182
Capacity fill
172 / 182 (95%)
Free school meals
17.4%
FSM pupils
30
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr Chris Wightman

Location

Address
Stainland Road, West Vale, Greetland
Postcode
HX4 8LS
Town
Halifax
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Calderdale
District
Calderdale
Constituency
Calder Valley
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

Local context

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

Mixed foundation school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Halifax, Calderdale, 172 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 17.4%.

Open schools in Halifax
58
Primary schools in Halifax
41
Academies among open schools in Halifax
53% (31)
Open schools in HX4
5
Primary in HX4
5
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.

Compare with theseAll in HalifaxNear HX4

  • West Vale Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Halifax · HX4 8LS · Calderdale

    Ages 4–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM44.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.0 miles away

  • The Greetland Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Halifax · HX4 8JB · Calderdale

    Ages 4–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM11.2%
    • Demand0.96

    0.7 miles away

  • All Saints' CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Halifax · HX3 0SD · Calderdale

    Ages 4–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM10.6%
    • Demand0.93

    0.9 miles away

  • Copley Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Halifax · HX3 0TP · Calderdale

    Ages 4–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM10.0%
    • Demand1.34

    1.0 miles away

  • Holywell Green Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Halifax · HX4 9AE · Calderdale

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM18.7%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Chris Wightman

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