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West Vale Academy
Stainland Road, West Vale, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 8LS, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.8 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
84
Capacity
182
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
46%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 82% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 10% nationally. While only 6% achieve the higher standard, the school is better than 42% of others in the area according to the LocaleIQ score. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to providing quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 22 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
Mixed W+Asian6.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
Black African3.6%
White Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Location
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53.68790, -1.85358 · HX4 8LS
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145571
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.westvaleacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is West Vale Academy rated by Ofsted?
West Vale Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 June 2022.
Is West Vale Academy a good school?
West Vale Academy scores 41.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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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