West Vale Academy

About West Vale Academy

West Vale Academy is an academy sponsor led in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 84 pupils on roll. It is part of GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 June 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Calderdale →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

84 / 182 (46%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 June 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Stainland Road, Halifax, Calderdale, HX4 8LS

Phone

01422372804

Head Teacher

Helen Crowther

Website

https://www.westvaleacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Vale Academy?

West Vale Academy is an academy sponsor led in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does West Vale Academy have?

West Vale Academy has 84 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is West Vale Academy's Ofsted rating?

West Vale Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 June 2022).

How does West Vale Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

82% of pupils at West Vale Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is West Vale Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — West Vale Academy is part of GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is West Vale Academy?

West Vale Academy is located at Stainland Road, Halifax, Calderdale, HX4 8LS.