SchoolScoresLee Mount Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Lee Mount Road, Lee Mount, Halifax, HX3 5EB
01422 352856 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 February 2026 , published 28 April 2026.
In short: 7 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Halifax comparisons use the 5 of its 41 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 36 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 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halifax. Higher than 5% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 93% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halifax. Higher than 1% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 93% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halifax. Higher than 6% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 90% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halifax. Higher than 3% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 87% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halifax. Higher than 8% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67%said yes | 94% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
36 pupils in this year group.
61% — about the same as the Calderdale average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 28 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
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 5th highest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 57.0% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 35th highest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 28th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 30th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 11.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 41st lowest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 30th highest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.0 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 17th highest of 41 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 35 state primary schools in Halifax. Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 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
- St Augustine's CofE School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity Academy Akroydon 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Pellon Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beech Hill School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moorside Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 95% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dean Field Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lee Mount Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lee Mount Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Lee Mount Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lee Mount Academy?
67% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Lee Mount Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lee Mount Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Lee Mount Academy as their first choice for 24 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 19 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 149545.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.