Bolton Brow Primary Academy, Sowerby Bridge

In its own words: "Every day at Bolton Brow is filled with fun and learning. Here’s an overview of what a normal school day looks like. This is our timetable on a typical day. It is subject to change occasionally to allow for different learning activities, such as for school trips. We will inform parents/carers of any upcoming events or changes."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Bolton Brow Primary Academy is a thriving and successful school with a proud history dating back to 1896. As one of the first converter academies, and now a valued partner within the Together Learning Trust, we have embraced change across the educational landscape."

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Bolton Brow Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 77% 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 (80% in reading, 83% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Bolton Brow Primary Academy as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bolton Brow Primary Academy are Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 82% maths); Warley Road Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 82% maths); Tuel Lane Infant School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement); and Norland CE School (0.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 100% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Bolton Brow Primary Academy.

Bolton Brow Primary Academy is one of 9 schools run by Together Learning Trust, an academy trust.

15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 13 pupils (5.7%) received SEN support and 12 (5.3%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge Rail Station, about 630 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bolton Brow School, 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 231 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Calderdale (102), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Bolton Brow Primary Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Bolton Brow Primary Academy are Trinity Academy Grammar (0.4 miles), The Crossley Heath School (0.9 miles), The Halifax Academy (0.9 miles) and Ryburn Valley High School (1.5 miles).