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Copley Primary School

Wakefield Road, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 0TP

Good

Inspected 16 July 2024

Good
Ofsted
67%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
312
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Copley Primary School

Copley Primary School is a community school in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 312 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 July 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Calderdale →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
312 / 315 (99%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
16 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10%
Free school meals
1.9%
EAL
3.9%
SEN support
16.4%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

67%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
107
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

3.7%
Overall absence
5.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.2
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24
33.9
Pupils per teacher
↑ +7.7 vs 2023/24
10.96
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24
£48,911
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,668 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,996
Spend per pupil
£6,171
Income per pupil
41%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Wakefield Road, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 0TP
Phone
01422354209
Headteacher
Sarah Hemingway

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Copley Primary School?
Copley Primary School is a community school in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Copley Primary School have?
Copley Primary School has 312 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Copley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Copley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 July 2024).
How does Copley Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
67% of pupils at Copley Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Copley Primary School?
Copley Primary School is located at Wakefield Road, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 0TP.

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