Shade Primary School

About Shade Primary School

Shade Primary School is a community school in Todmorden, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 180 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Calderdale →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

180 / 248 (73%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 May 2023

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

Knowlwood Road, Todmorden, Calderdale, OL14 7PD

Phone

01706812913

Headteacher

Mollie McCracken

Website

http://www.shade.calderdale.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shade Primary School?

Shade Primary School is a community school in Todmorden, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Shade Primary School have?

Shade Primary School has 180 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Shade Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Shade Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).

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

72% of pupils at Shade Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Shade Primary School?

Shade Primary School is located at Knowlwood Road, Todmorden, Calderdale, OL14 7PD.