Northowram Primary School
Northowram Primary School is a primary school (Community school), ages 3–11, in Halifax, HX3, run by Calderdale council. It has 451 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (5 November 2024): Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas — inspected 5 November 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 70 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 5 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 60 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 451 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 10.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 0.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 15.4% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.24% | 2024/25 |
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