Hebden Royd CofE Primary School, Hebden Bridge

In its own words: "Our children ‘are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.’ Courage: to be yourself, to make mistakes, to do the right thing. Compassion: for others less fortunate than ourselves, for our community and for the world around us."

From the headteacher's welcome: "If you like what you see, we’d love to meet you and show you round our school. Enquiries are welcome for every year group. Please get in touch to find out more ."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £6 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 29 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Hebden Royd CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Calderdale and 77% and 75% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Hebden Royd CofE Primary School as their first choice and 16 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hebden Royd CofE Primary School are Central Street Infant and Nursery School (0.4 miles, Good); Riverside Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles); and Stubbings Infant School (0.6 miles, Good).

Hebden Royd CofE Primary School is one of 19 schools run by Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 51% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (10%).

The nearest railway station is Hebden Bridge Station, about 1180 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Lane, 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 37 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Calderdale (102).

In 2024/25, Hebden Royd CofE Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.