How many pupils does Siddal Primary School have?

Siddal Primary School has 187 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Siddal Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Siddal Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 September 2023).

How does Siddal Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

32% of pupils at Siddal Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Siddal Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Siddal Primary School is part of POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Siddal Primary School?

Siddal Primary School is located at Backhold Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 9DL.

Siddal Primary School

Backhold Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 9DL

Good

Inspected 20 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

32%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

187

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Siddal Primary School

Siddal Primary School is an academy converter in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 187 pupils on roll. It is part of POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 September 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 32% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 39.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Calderdale →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 187 / 236 (79%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

39.6%

Free school meals

10.7%

EAL

3.2%

SEN support

18.7%

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)

32%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

12.2%

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.

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

19.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

7.98

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

£44,774

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 30% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,045 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

9.4% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

2.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,893

Spend per pupil

£7,930

Income per pupil

33%

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: Backhold Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 9DL
Phone: 01422354976
Headteacher: Lucy Aaron
Website: https://siddal.polarismat.org.uk/

Academy Trust

POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Siddal Primary School?: Siddal Primary School is an academy converter in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Siddal Primary School have?: Siddal Primary School has 187 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Siddal Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Siddal Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 September 2023).
How does Siddal Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 32% of pupils at Siddal Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Siddal Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Siddal Primary School is part of POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Siddal Primary School?: Siddal Primary School is located at Backhold Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 9DL.

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