Halifax primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 19% achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. Luddendenfoot Academy, Parkinson Lane Community Primary School, and Bowling Green Academy are among the highest-performing options, 88% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 45 schools serving Halifax, families in Sowerby Bridge, Elland, Hipperholme, and Northowram have extensive choice across this diverse West Yorkshire town. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Barkisland CofE VA Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 6.6/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #36 | Trinity Academy Akroydon | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | Bradshaw Primary School, Halifax | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Copley Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37 | St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | The Greetland Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #40 | St Augustine's CofE School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Hipperholme Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 3-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Holywell Green Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Abbey Park Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #30 | Whitehill Community Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #42 | St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 6.1/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Parkinson Lane Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #15 | St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Halifax | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #19 | Warley Road Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.6/10Good |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Lee Mount Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Lightcliffe C of E Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #22 | Cliffe Hill Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Luddendenfoot Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #20 | Luddenden CofE School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.1/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Midgley School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | All Saints' CofE Primary School, Halifax | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
| #14 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Halifax | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #27 | Ash Green Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.6/10Good |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #34 | Mount Pellon Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Beech Hill School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Northowram Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #32 | Dean Field Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #38 | Moorside Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #25 | The Halifax Academy | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | None | 8.6/10Excellent |
| #39 | Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
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State • All-through • 4-16 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Salterhebble Junior and Infant School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | Savile Park Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #31 | Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 4/10Developing |
| N/A | The Gleddings School | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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Independent • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #35 | Shelf Junior and Infant School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Salterlee Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #33 | Siddal Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Withinfields Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Bowling Green Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Beacon Lights Schools | Independent | All-through | 5-16 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 5-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Wainstalls School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Warley Town School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | West Vale Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.5/10Good |
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