St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School, Brighouse
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Brighouse. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 9 schools in Brighouse with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2022)
- Capacity
- 91% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Calderdale and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Across Calderdale, 97% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Calderdale lodged 45 appeals against primary school offers; 19 reached a hearing and 3 succeeded (15.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School are St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School (0.3 miles, Good); Longroyde Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 72% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse (0.8 miles, 77% reading, 73% maths); and Trinity Academy St Chad's (0.9 miles, Good, 89% reading, 85% maths).
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant SchoolLongroyde Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, BrighouseTrinity Academy St Chad's
Who goes there
3.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 44 pupils (19.6%) received SEN support and 16 (7.1%) 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.
Staffing
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 26 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Brighouse Rail Station, about 880 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Andrew's Juniors, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 154 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Calderdale (102), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School issued 7 suspensions, 3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School are Rastrick High School (0.6 miles), Brighouse High School (0.7 miles) and Lightcliffe Academy (1.2 miles).
Rastrick High SchoolBrighouse High SchoolLightcliffe Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its December 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
29.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 85% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
28.0
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School.
- Higher Up Club Ltd T/A Club Edge330m away · Not yet graded
- Utopia Gymnastics Limited970m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School is in Calderdale; for families living there:
Apply to Calderdale for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 30
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 20 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
232 pupils
256 places
24 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Brighouse
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Brighouse
Across Calderdale council
Places available
2,848
Applications
1,863
Got 1st preference
96.6%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Calderdale council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
44
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
26.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
224
Total Pupils
114
Boys
110
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
24.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,639
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,442
Per pupil
£1457k
Total funding
£105k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence
240
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Questions parents ask about St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
What are SATs results like at St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School?
Of the pupils at St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2016 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School is oversubscribed, Calderdale allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School?
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 256 places.
How big are the classes at St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School?
Classes at St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School average 28 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School?
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School has around 224 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School in 2024/25. 10.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School?
Apply through Calderdale's coordinated admissions process, naming St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School: Higher Up Club Ltd T/A Club Edge (330m away, registered, not yet graded) and Utopia Gymnastics Limited (970m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 20 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School?
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School is at Waterloo Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 2AN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)