SchoolScoresCopley Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Wakefield Road, Copley, Halifax, HX3 0TP
01422 354209 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 July 2024.
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.
What parents say
82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Halifax comparisons use the 18 of its 41 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 23 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Halifax | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halifax. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 86% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halifax. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 88% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halifax. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halifax. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 44% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 58 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halifax. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 71% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halifax. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Halifax figures pool parents at the Halifax schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
45 pupils in this year group.
67% — 5 points above the Calderdale average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (98%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 107 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 37th highest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 27th highest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 28th highest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 11.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 28th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.32% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.8 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 18th highest of 35 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 15.8%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- All Saints' CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Gleddings School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Salterhebble Junior and Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Greetland Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Siddal Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity Primary School, A CofE Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Vale Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Savile Park Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2013), confirmed 2024 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkinson Lane Community Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Copley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Copley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 July 2024.
How did Copley Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Copley Primary School?
96% of the 82 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Copley Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Copley Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put Copley Primary School as their first choice for 45 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 39 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 107480.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.