Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Halifax

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 211

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~557m)Possible (~795m)Unlikely (~1.0km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Emmeline Ford
Pupils:330 / 315 capacity
LA:Calderdale
Phone:01422434000
Address:Albert Road, Pellon, Halifax, HX2 0QD
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 22 February 2023View full report
URN:107497
UKPRN:10068770
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Halifax
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2017 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.

Rated Good for

Leadership & management.

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At a Glance

44.6%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+1ppMaths+1ppWriting-2pp

Reading has remained stable at around 75%. Maths has remained stable at around 77%. Writing has remained stable at around 64%.

Class Sizes

22.0

Avg class size

23.8

Infant (KS1)

22.0

KS2

14

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Albert Road Highroad Well Ln (adj)
71m · 1 min walk
Rye Lane Bottom Ling Bob
90m · 1 min walk
Rye Lane Ling Bob
102m · 2 min walk
Highroad Well Lane Harewood Ave (adj)
143m · 2 min walk
Albert Rd Albert Drive (opp)
166m · 3 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

105%

Over capacity

330 pupils

315 capacity

15 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Halifax

Low pressure
New homes approved:982
Projected new pupils:246

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Halifax

Admissions Demand - Calderdale

Low demand0.65x oversubscription

Places available

2,943

Applications

1,899

Got 1st preference

95.6%

Got preferred school

98.9%

Primary admissions across Calderdale (2025/26)

Inspection History(7)

22 February 2023
14 November 2017
Leadership & ManagementGood
15 January 2013
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.87556%

Overall absence

11.96911%

Persistent absence

259

Enrolments

Authorised3.74552%
Unauthorised1.13004%
Persistent (10%+)11.96911%
Severe (50%+)0.3861%

Absence trend

3.74579%
18/19
3.84439%
20/21
5.43979%
21/22
5.72096%
22/23
5.80162%
23/24
4.87556%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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