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St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Furness Place, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8JY, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.7 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
162
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a focus on primary education for children aged 3-11, the school has shown that 58% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 67% nationally. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a robust educational environment. The LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 15% of schools, suggesting there is room for growth.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.4%
White Other11.7%
Black African6.2%
traveller_irish1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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53.74283, -1.89387 · HX2 8JY
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141480
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmalachysprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores 14.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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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