Stubbings Infant School, Hebden Bridge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Stubbings Infant School is a very happy place where pupils are enthusiastic learners and behaviour is excellent. The school has significantly improved teaching quality, particularly in mathematics and reading, with strong progress for all groups of pupils. The staff excel at supporting vulnerable children and creating an environment where every child feels safe and valued.
Key Strengths
- Strong progress in mathematics through the maths hub programme, with pupils showing impressive problem-solving and reasoning skills
- Excellent early years outcomes with over 80% of children achieving a good level of development, well above national average
- Very positive relationships between teachers and pupils creating a safe, enthusiastic learning environment with minimal behaviour issues
- High attainment in reading, with more pupils working at greater depth than seen nationally
- Effective safeguarding procedures and support for vulnerable pupils, including those who have been adopted
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in pupils' handwriting, spelling and presentation of written work
- Fewer pupils achieving greater depth in writing compared to reading and mathematics
- Teachers need to listen more carefully to and correct pupil misconceptions during lessons to accelerate progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with regularly reviewed policies, detailed record-keeping, and appropriate measures to manage risks from the school's challenging site location.
Extracurricular Activities
Wildlife park trips, farm visits, scientific investigations and experiments
Stubbings Infant School continues to be good. The leadership team has maintained good quality education since the last inspection in 2012, with recent improvements in teaching quality and pupil progress across key stage 1.
At a Glance
6.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.3
Avg class size
15.5
Infant (KS1)
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
71 pupils
90 capacity
19 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hebden Bridge
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hebden 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(7)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.86104%
Overall absence
6.25%
Persistent absence
32
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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