Best 3 Primary schools in Calderdale – comparison

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Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Luddendenfoot Academy (Primary) in Halifax; Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (Primary) in Halifax; All Saints' CofE Primary School (Primary) in Halifax — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Luddendenfoot Academy, Parkinson Lane Community Primary School and All Saints' CofE Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter, community school and voluntary aided school type located around Halifax, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Luddendenfoot Academy), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Luddendenfoot Academy (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 950, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–30–35%; all within the POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Luddendenfoot Academy HX2 6AU	Parkinson Lane Community Primary School HX1 3XL	All Saints' CofE Primary School HX3 0SD
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 6AU	Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 3XL	Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 0SD
Latest Ofsted	1 31 Jan 2024	1 9 Oct 2023	1 25 May 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	126	600	210
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Calderdale (381)	Calderdale (381)
Website	www.luddfoot.polarismat.org.uk	www.parkinsonlane.com	www.allsaintsschoolhalifax.co.uk
Telephone	01422882298	01422362227	01422367140
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Luddendenfoot Academy

HX2 6AU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX2 6AU
Ofsted: 1 31 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.luddfoot.polarismat.org.uk
Telephone: 01422882298

Parkinson Lane Community Primary School

HX1 3XL

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 3XL
Ofsted: 1 9 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Calderdale (381)
Website: www.parkinsonlane.com
Telephone: 01422362227

All Saints' CofE Primary School

HX3 0SD

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX3 0SD
Ofsted: 1 25 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Calderdale (381)
Website: www.allsaintsschoolhalifax.co.uk
Telephone: 01422367140

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.