Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School, Brighouse

In its own words: "Bailiffe Bridge Junior & Infant School was built in 1907, although there was a school in the village prior to this date. The building is an Edwardian design, with the classrooms leading off from a central school hall."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As you will see, Bailiffe Bridge School is a happy, welcoming place where all stakeholders are committed to the school's mission statement. This commitment has created a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where children's behaviour and attitudes are exemplary, and children develop a genuine love of learning."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 10am and an open evening on Friday 6 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School reached the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Calderdale and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (96% in reading, 93% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School as their first choice and 78 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School are Cliffe Hill Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 65% reading, 73% maths); Shirley Manor Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 48% reading, 41% maths); Scholes Village Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 68% maths); and Lightcliffe C of E Primary School (1 mile, Good, 71% reading, 73% maths).

Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 13 pupils (7.1%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Brighouse Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wyke Old Lane, 40 metres away.

Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School are Lightcliffe Academy (0.5 miles), Brighouse High School (1 mile) and Appleton Academy (1.3 miles).