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Lightcliffe C of E Primary School
Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8SH, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.1 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
399
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. While 12% of students achieve the higher standard, there may be room for improvement in this area. Overall, the school is better than 55% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score, indicating a generally positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 1 November 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.72573, -1.79941 · HX3 8SH
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144865
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Lightcliffe C of E Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2012.
Is Lightcliffe C of E Primary School a good school?
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School scores 55.1/100 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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