Norland CE School, Sowerby Bridge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Norland CE School excels at creating a welcoming, calm environment where every child feels known and valued. The school prioritises reading from the start and provides excellent support for pupils who need extra help, including those with special educational needs. Strong leadership, high expectations and meaningful enrichment activities ensure children are well-prepared and confident as they progress.
Key Strengths
- Excellent attendance and behaviour - above national average with strong relationships and early intervention support
- Effective early reading programme with daily phonics and close monitoring ensuring pupils develop fluency
- Strong inclusion practices with quick identification of needs and tailored support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Calm, orderly and respectful school environment built on warm relationships where bullying is rare
- Leaders and governors have clear priorities and act decisively to improve teaching and outcomes
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching is very high standard but this needs to be consistently embedded across all subjects and year groups
- Quality of interactions between adults and children in Early Years is not yet consistently high across the provision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, arts, choir, computing, outdoor learning, school production, museum and zoo visits, places of worship visits
Norland CE School is a Church of England primary school where pupils enjoy coming to school and feel happy and valued. The school provides a calm, welcoming environment with strong pastoral support and a well-planned curriculum.
At a Glance
19.7%
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 improved from 69% to 90%. Maths has improved from 69% to 100%. Writing has remained stable at around 90%.
Class Sizes
15.8
Avg class size
16.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
61 pupils
105 capacity
44 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sowerby Bridge
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sowerby Bridge
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)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.56746%
Overall absence
8.33333%
Persistent absence
60
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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