SchoolScoresSt Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Waterloo Road, Brighouse, HD6 2AN
01484 712895 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 6 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| 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
65 pupils in this year group.
68% — 6 points above the Calderdale average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Brighouse. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.2% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Brighouse. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Brighouse. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Brighouse. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Brighouse. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Brighouse. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 11.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Brighouse. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Brighouse. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.43% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Brighouse. Higher than 95% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.0 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 10 state primary schools in Brighouse. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Brighouse. Higher than 90% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.0% | 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 Andrew's CofE (VA) Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Longroyde Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity Academy St Chad's 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodhouse Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021), confirmed 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cliffe Hill Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Field Lane Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 18% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carr Green Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 December 2022.
How did St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 107547.
- 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.