How many pupils does Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School have?

Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School has 84 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School?

Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School is located at Park Road, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 2BJ.

Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School

Park Road, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 2BJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

68%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School

Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 84 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 45.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Calderdale →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 84 / 210 (40%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

45.7%

Free school meals

1.4%

EAL

4.8%

SEN support

16.7%

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)

68%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%

Overall absence

17.4%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

16.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

5.87

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

£52,438

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,213 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£10,853

Spend per pupil

£10,075

Income per pupil

48%

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: Park Road, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 2BJ
Phone: 01422832454
Headteacher: Alison Embleton
Website: http://www.christchurchjuniors.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School?: Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School have?: Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School has 84 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 68% of pupils at Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School?: Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School is located at Park Road, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 2BJ.

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