Lee Mount Academy, Halifax
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Lee Mount Academy excels at supporting all pupils to succeed, with particular strength in helping disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs to progress well. The school creates a calm, caring environment where children feel known and safe, supported by clear routines and trusted adults. Reading, writing and language are prioritised from the earliest years, giving children a strong foundation for future learning.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' achievement has risen sharply, particularly in writing and reading, with disadvantaged pupils now outperforming national averages
- Strong focus on attendance with significant improvements, including for pupils with special needs
- Calm, supportive learning environment with clear behaviour expectations based on the 'four Rs' (respect, resilience, responsibility, reflection)
- Early years provides excellent foundation with strong emphasis on language and phonics
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Some variability in how consistently the curriculum is taught across a small number of subjects, particularly where curriculum is still being refined
- Limited occasions when support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND is not as effective as it could be
- Year 4 multiplication tables check results have been varied over past years
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor learning, first aid training, natural art, tree identification, residential experiences, climbing Malham Cove, sports competitions against other schools, school council, visits to local church, Halifax Minster and stately home museums, visits to Houses of Parliament
Lee Mount Academy is a school that has improved significantly over recent years, with pupils now achieving broadly in line with national averages in key tests. The school provides a warm, welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and supported.
At a Glance
53.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 49% to 64%. Maths has improved from 45% to 67%. Writing has improved from 49% to 72%.
Class Sizes
22.2
Avg class size
20.8
Infant (KS1)
25.7
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
274 pupils
390 capacity
116 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Halifax
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Halifax
Admissions Demand - Calderdale
Places available
2,943
Applications
1,899
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Calderdale (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.60428%
Overall absence
15.67797%
Persistent absence
236
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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