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Wainstalls School

Wainstalls, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 7TE, Calderdale


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.9 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, 91% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing the school in the top 2% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 19 May 2015Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.91%Top 2% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.3%Bottom 25% UK
Parent View (77 responses)
4.1
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Behaviour is good
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School has high expectations
90%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
16% disagree
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
traveller_irish0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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53.75226, -1.93070 · HX2 7TE

School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140107
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Wainstalls School rated by Ofsted?

Wainstalls School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 May 2015.

Is Wainstalls School a good school?

Wainstalls School scores 81.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 Wainstalls School?

Based on 77 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wainstalls School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.

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