Lightcliffe C of E Primary School, Halifax
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at teaching phonics and helping children develop strong speaking and listening skills. Teachers are skilled at checking understanding and building learning step-by-step, which means pupils make good progress. The school is particularly effective at supporting children with additional needs and those facing challenges, ensuring no child is left behind.
Key Strengths
- Phonics teaching is a significant strength, with outcomes well above the national average
- Strong focus on developing pupils' vocabulary and speaking skills with clear explanations and ambitious words taught weekly
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, with quick identification of needs and focused planning
- High expectations for behaviour and attendance, with a calm, respectful school atmosphere
- Broad, carefully-designed curriculum that prepares children well for their next stage
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of handwriting in some lessons
- Limited opportunities in some lessons for pupils to apply their writing knowledge in longer pieces of work
- Some staff concerns about workload, though leaders are taking steps to address this
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports fixtures, music, dance, choir, outdoor curriculum, art competitions, residential visits, theatre trips
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School is a well-led primary school where pupils achieve well, with particular strength in phonics. The school has created a safe, calm environment with positive behaviour and strong support for all learners.
At a Glance
9.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 71%. Maths has remained stable at around 73%. Writing has improved from 67% to 83%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
370 pupils
420 capacity
50 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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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.33216%
Overall absence
3.97727%
Persistent absence
352
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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