SchoolScoresColden Junior and Infant School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Smithy Lane, Colden, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7HW
01422 842438 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 December 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
10 pupils in this year group.
70% — 8 points above the Calderdale average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 100% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Calderdale. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.1% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 11.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.1 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 28.3 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in Hebden Bridge. Higher than 37% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion)
- Hebden Royd CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Central Street Infant and Nursery School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Riverside Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stubbings Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- Old Town Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ferney Lee Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Todmorden CofE J, I and N School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Colden Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Colden Junior and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 December 2022.
How did Colden Junior and Infant School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 107512.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.