Schools across Calderdale
Local authority · 116 schools across 9 towns
116
83 primary · 11 secondary
36,211
88% capacity used
39
7 outstanding · 32 good
41,131
4,920 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
73.5%
KS2 Maths
73.2%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,997 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,085 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.5%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
13.5%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
98
2024/25
Absence trend across Calderdale schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
95%
Plans Issued
429
Assessment Requests
597
Tribunal Cases
11
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
36
Lodged
(1.3%)
16
Heard
1
Successful
(6%)
Primary (infant classes)
35
Lodged
(1.5%)
15
Heard
1
Successful
(7%)
Secondary
113
Lodged
(3.1%)
98
Heard
16
Successful
(16%)
Total
149
Lodged
(2.4%)
114
Heard
17
Successful
(15%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.