Salterlee Primary School, Halifax

In its own words: "We warmly welcome applications from all families who are interested in joining our school community. We believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive socially, emotionally and academically. We would love to welcome your child to our school."

The school runs a breakfast club.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 4pm and an open evening on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Salterlee Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Calderdale and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 92% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Salterlee Primary School as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Salterlee Primary School are Northowram Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 78% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy (0.9 miles, 100% reading, 100% maths); Trinity Academy Akroydon (1.1 miles, Good, 66% reading, 70% maths); and Shelf Junior and Infant School (1.2 miles, Good, 69% reading, 66% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Salterlee Primary School.

Salterlee Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Polaris Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 49% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 5 pupils (6.8%) received SEN support and 3 (4.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Salterlee Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Halifax Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Salterlee School (at), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 51 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Calderdale (102).

Salterlee Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.