Holywell Green Primary School, Halifax

In its own words: "Holywell Green Primary School is situated in the community of Holywell Green which is located a few miles from Halifax. The school was built in 1915 but has had many recent developments that extend it to its current size. The buildings are of both traditional Victorian character and more modern design."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a genuine privilege to be the Headteacher of such a caring, welcoming and ambitious school. Holywell Green is at the heart of its community, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best. We are proud to be a small community primary school, nestled in the beautiful Calderdale countryside above Halifax."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 9.15am and an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 9.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Holywell Green Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Calderdale and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 68% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Holywell Green Primary School as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Holywell Green Primary School are Bowling Green Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 92% reading, 83% maths); St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 47% reading, 67% maths); The Greetland Academy (1 mile, Outstanding, 91% reading, 97% maths); and Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School (1.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 69% maths).

Holywell Green Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

7.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 21 pupils (15.7%) received SEN support and 11 (8.2%) 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 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Laneside (at), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 30 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Calderdale (102).

In 2024/25, Holywell Green Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.