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Northowram Primary School
Baxter Lane, Northowram, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7EF, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.4 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
448
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, with 70% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 5% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (87 responses)
★★★★★4.0
School keeps me informed
99%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
92%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
90%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Behaviour is good
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
White Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.74091, -1.83264 · HX3 7EF
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107486
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Northowram Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northowram Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Northowram Primary School a good school?
Northowram Primary School scores 64.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Northowram Primary School?
Based on 87 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northowram Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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