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Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
Park Road, Christ Church Ce (Va) Junior School, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2BJ, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.6 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
84
Capacity
150
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where 68% of pupils meet expectations, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Although the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 7%, the school is better than 55% of others in the area according to its LocaleIQ score. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, though parents may want to consider the limited higher achievement rates.
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Last inspected: 11 December 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Location
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53.71288, -1.90404 · HX6 2BJ
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107554
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge rated by Ofsted?
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 December 2012.
Is Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge a good school?
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge scores 54.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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